MaxPreps released its Junior All-America team Wednesday, and the squad was highlighted by Texas commitment Sam Ehlinger, who was named the MaxPreps National Junior of the Year.

Ehlinger (6-1 205) passed for 3,833 yards, rushed for 1,419 yards and scored 71 combined touchdowns, while leading Austin Westlake past Allen —Â unbeaten in its previous 57 games — and into the Class 6A State Championship Game.

Ehlinger is the No. 9 dual-threat quarterback in the 247Sports Composite.

Several other 2017 Texas targets also made the list.