Camelback High School Rising Star: King Mauni Harris Embodies the Next Generation of Two-Way Stars

In the evolving landscape of high school football, Camelback High School in Phoenix is emerging as a program to watch—fueled by fresh energy, strategic development, and elite young talent. Class of 2029, 14-year-old King Mauni Harris, a freshman phenom whose speed, work ethic, and character reflect the rebirth of Camelback’s athletic mission.

A native of Houston, Texas, King has lived in Phoenix for the past four  years and enters his freshman year already securing a spot on the varsity football roster—an accomplishment that speaks volumes about the direction Camelback is heading.

King plays both wide receiver and safety, embodying a two-way dominance that’s increasingly rare. Recently clocked at 20 mph—a metric tracked by @FiyrPod and validated by Pro Elite Speed Coach Jake Benger—King ranks among the top 1–3% of players his age nationally. His acceleration, awareness, and technique are elite, and so is his maturity.

“We are not just focused on building athletes; we are developing leaders,” says Dante Foster, Head Football Coach at Camelback High School. “I was hired in February 2024 to lead this program, and since day one, our mission has been about creating a culture of accountability, discipline, toughness, and love. In our first season, we won our region for the first time in 22 years while sending six players to college. The shift in the support from our community has been incredible, and our players have fully embraced the culture. We are especially excited about our incoming freshman class. There is real talent and maturity in this group. King represents everything we are building. He is focused, high-character, and already competing with varsity talent as a freshman. With young leaders like him, the future of Camelback Football is in great hands.”

But King is more than numbers and highlights. He graduated 8th grade with a 3.4 GPA, and he’s been publicly honored at Chase Field and by Tempe city leaders for his impact as a youth role model. Off the field, he’s grounded, humble, and hungry—qualities his family has worked hard to cultivate.

“King’s drive isn’t just about football—it’s about being excellent in everything he does,” says Dr. Velma Trayham, King’s mother and a nationally recognized business leader and advocate. “We’ve taught him that kindness, discipline, and character open more doors than talent alone. He lives that every day.”

With top programs like LSU, Arizona State, and Georgia State on his radar, King is focused on earning his way to Division I football—starting with every rep, every game, and every opportunity this season with Camelback.

“Camelback is where I’m growing—not just as a player, but as a person,” King says. “We’re building something here, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”

With leaders like King Mauni Harris in the locker room and dedicated coaches reshaping the culture, Camelback High School isn’t just fielding a team—they’re building a legacy.

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