High School Football Players Invited to Nike Next Ones 2025

Nike Next Ones is an elite invitational for some of the best high school football students. Each NFL team nominates a player who can pick the minds of football legends and mentors. Last year’s one-day combine, which occurred before Super Bowl LVIII, was graced by LaDainian Tomlinson and Michael Vick.

The program is part of Nike and the National Football League’s partnership, which both parties recently extended through 2038. One of their key initiatives is football development by supporting grassroots and high school athletes.

Therefore, here are the athletes invited to the Nike Next Ones 2025. In the coming days, this list will be updated with more announcements.

Jonas Williams Represents the Chicago Bears

Congratulations to QB Jonas Williams of Lincoln-Way East on being selected to represent #DaBears at the Nike Next Ones, which brings together 32 of the top HS players in the country for a showcase during Super Bowl Week. pic.twitter.com/cx7oyGqHTZ

— Chicago Bears (@BearsOutreach) December 30, 2024

The Bears’ official Community Relations account on X/Twitter posted that Lincoln-Way East quarterback Jonas Williams will represent the team. He helped the Griffins finish the season at 11-1, making them Illinois’ fourth-best team in the On3 Composite Rankings. Their season ended with a loss to Loyola Academy in the Illinois high school football Class 8A state semifinals.

Cleveland Browns Select Elbert Hill for Nike Next Ones 2025

Congrats to @Rockk114 on being selected for Nike’s ‘The Next Ones’ program

Yesterday, Hill was surprised by WR James Proche II and CB Tony Brown II with the news that he’ll represent the Browns & compete ahead of Super Bowl LIX against top players from across the country! pic.twitter.com/Eim1kbDRof

— Cleveland Browns Youth Football (@BrownsYouthFB) December 31, 2024

Through their Youth Football account, the Browns announced that Archbishop Hoban defensive back Elbert Hill IV would be their representative. Browns wide receiver James Proche and cornerback Tony Brown surprised him with the news. Hill helped the Knights finish with a 12-3 record and win the Ohio high school football Region 5 championship.

Davian Groce For the Dallas Cowboys

“I’m putting on for my city”

Lone Star High School Running Back Davian Groce was selected to represent the Cowboys at Nike’s The Next Ones program for Super Bowl week in New Orleans. This is the second year of The Next One program which highlights football players across… pic.twitter.com/FTerz57Jgc

— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 20, 2024

The Cowboys selected Lone Star High School’s Davian Groce for Next Ones. Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin shared the news with Groce’s teammates. The running back expressed his gratitude while receiving a framed Next Ones jersey. Groce helped the Rangers finish with a 12-2 this past season and a stint in the Texas Class 5A Division 1 state quarterfinals.

Keisean Henderson Will Represent Houston Texans in Nike Next Ones 2025

.@LegacyTitanFB @KeiHenderson1 will represent Houston in @Nike “The Next One” competition in New Orleans. One of only 33 participants.

Keisean is a UH Football commit.@abc13houston @7MichaelBishop #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/Sq1CoFWJVL

— Joe Gleason (@joeagleason) December 15, 2024

The Texans confirmed that Legacy School of Sports Sciences quarterback Keisean Henderson will be their Next Ones representative during their 2024 Week 15 home game against the Miami Dolphins. According to the On3 Industry Ranking, Henderson is the 18th-best prospect in the nation. The University of Houston commit led the Titans to a 7-4 record in the 2024 season.

NFL Academy Selects Joel Queisser for Next Ones 2025

The moment @JoelQueisser announced to the #NFLAcademy squad that he’d been selected for the 2025 Nike Next Ones! @usnikefootball | @nflplayfootball pic.twitter.com/pU0cmj1eZC

— NFL Academy (@NFLAcademy) December 17, 2024

Linebacker/defensive end Joel Queisser will be the only international athlete among the 33-strong Nike Next Ones 2025 class. In addition to his stint with NFL Academy, he played for German tackle football clubs.

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