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2025 ALL-AMERICAN BOWL TO FEATURE TOP UPPERCLASSMEN FOOTBALL PLAYERS

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High School Juniors to Play Alongside Seniors in 25th Anniversary Game

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 5, 2024 – As the nation’s premier high school sporting event for 25 years, the All-American Bowl has historically featured 100 of the top senior high school football players from across the country.  The All-American Bowl is played in the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX and is broadcast annually on NBC and Peacock.  The All-American Bowl is the most-watched and highest-attended high school sporting event in the country.

Since its inception in December of 2000, the All-American Bowl has featured high school senior football players.  Moving forward, the game will start to include the top high school juniors who will suit up to play alongside top senior upperclassmen from across the country.

“Given the changing landscape at the collegiate level, our senior participants are graduating high school earlier and enrolling in and attending college as early as December.  As a result, the All-American Bowl is pivoting to now include top juniors for the upcoming 2025 All-American Bowl,” said Jon Miller, President, Acquisitions and Partnerships of NBC Sports, owner-operator of the event.  “This change will allow more top juniors to make their college declarations on network television.”  The 2025 All-American Bowl will be played Saturday, January 11th, 2025, which marks the 25th anniversary of the game.

The All-American Bowl has featured future Heisman Trophy winners and several hundred NFL players, including San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and 2020 Heisman winner DeVonta Smith, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Notable prospects expected to play in the 2025 All-American Bowl include:

David Sanders Jr., No. 1 offensive lineman and the No. 2 overall recruit in the Class of 2025;

Devin Sanchez, No. 1 defensive back and the No. 4 overall recruit in the Class of 2025;

DJ Pickett, No. 1 prospect in Florida and the No. 8 overall recruit in the Class of 2025;

Jaime Ffrench, No. 4 wide receiver and No. 30 overall recruit in the Class of 2025;

Jabari Brady, No. 2 wide receiver and No. 11 overall recruit in the Class of 2026.

About the All-American Bowl

As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics, the Premier League, and primetime’s #1 show for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football.  The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 20,000 fans in attendance.  The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 562 draft picks; 97 Super Bowl champions; 237 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists.  For more information, visit nbcsports.com/college-football/all-american-bowl or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).

FUTURE FOOTBALL STARS FEATURED IN 2024 ALL-AMERICAN BOWL LIVE THIS SATURDAY, JAN. 6, AT 1 P.M. ET ON NBC & PEACOCK

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2024 All-American Bowl to Feature Three of the Country’s Top Ten Recruits, Including No. 1 Overall Recruit and Ohio State WR Commit Jeremiah Smith

Eight Recruits Expected to Announce College Commitments During the Game, Including Five-Star Prospect and No. 7 Overall Recruit CB Devin Sanchez

Game’s Notable Alumni Include Christian McCaffrey, Derrick Henry, Stefon Diggs, Ezekiel Elliott, Trevor Lawrence & Tua Tagovailoa

SportsEngine Play will Simulcast the All-American Bowl, a First for the Youth and Amateur Sports Streaming Service Recently Launched by NBC Sports Next

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 4, 2024 – NBC Sports presents the 24th edition of the All-American Bowl this Saturday, Jan. 6, live at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, as the most electrifying high school football stars take the field at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

The annual East vs. West all-star game showcases the best high school players in the country, including three of the nation’s top ten overall recruits and the No. 1 overall recruit in wide receiver and Ohio State commit Jeremiah Smith, according to 247Sports.

Notable prospects expected to play in the 2024 All-American Bowl include:

    • Jeremiah Smith, No. 1 wide receiver and No. 1 overall recruit, Hollywood, Fla. (Ohio State commit)
    • LJ McCray, No. 2 defensive lineman and No. 6 overall recruit, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Florida commit)
    • Justin Scott, No. 3 defensive lineman and No. 7 overall recruit, Chicago, Ill. (Miami commit)
    • Ryan Wingo, No. 4 wide receiver and No. 12 overall recruit, St. Louis, Mo. (Texas commit)
    • KJ Bolden, No. 1 safety and No. 15 overall recruit, Buford, Ga. (Georgia commit)
    • Luke Reynolds, No. 1 tight end and No. 27 overall recruit, Cheshire, Ct. (Penn State commit)

 

Click here for a complete list of participants.

Additionally, eight athletes are expected to announce their commitments during the broadcast, including five-star recruit Devin Sanchez (cornerback) and four-star recruits Zavier Mincey (safety) and Daniel Hill (running back).

Paul Burmeister will serve as the play-by-play voice, joined by analyst and former NFL defensive lineman Anthony Herron, and reporter Lewis Johnson. Brandon Huffman, National Recruiting Editor for 247Sports, will also contribute to Saturday’s show.

Since 2001, the All-American Bowl has featured future Heisman Trophy winners and NFL players, notably San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and 2020 Heisman winner DeVonta Smith, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app will stream live coverage to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TVs via authentication.

The All-American Bowl also will be simulcast for the first time on SportsEngine Play, the recently launched youth and amateur sports streaming platform managed by NBC Sports Next. SportsEngine Play offers youth sports teams a suite of video tools for live streaming, post-production, highlight distribution, and instructional and training content from world-class athletes. Fans will have free access to the live simulcast on SportsEngine Play, as well as on-demand access to replays of the game along with additional related programming. More information can be found on the SportsEngine Play website.

Currently, more than 16 million coaches and athletes use SportsEngine, the industry’s leading club and management technology platform that creates powerful digital tools to simplify youth sports – making it easier for organizations to connect with coaches, athletes and families to get more kids on the field, court, or in the pool.

*All player rankings provided by 247Sports

About the All-American Bowl                                                                           

As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics, the Premier League, and the number one primetime show since 2011: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than 4,100,000 unique television viewers and over 20,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 562 draft picks; 97 Super Bowl champions; 217 Pro Bowl selections; 18 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Bryce Young, Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit nbcsports.com/college-football/all-american-bowl or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).

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All-American Bowl Announces Finalists for the Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award

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Award is given annually to the top high school lineman in the country

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 18, 2023 – The All-American Bowl Selection Committee announced the finalists for the Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, presented to the top high school lineman in the class of 2024.

The Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award winner will be named during the 2023 All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday, January 5th in San Antonio, Texas.

Past winners of the award include Derrick Brown, Paris Johnson Jr., and Kadyn Proctor.

Muñoz is regarded by many as the top offensive lineman in professional football history and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame after playing 13 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was named to the National Football League’s 75th Anniversary Team and to the NFL’s 1980’s All-Decade Team.

The year’s finalists are:

NAME POSITION SCHOOL CITY STATE
Eddrick Houston DL Buford High School Buford GA
LJ McCray DL Mainland High School Daytona Beach FL
Jordan Seaton OL IMG Academy Bradenton FL
Andrew Sprague OL Rockhurst High School Kansas City MO
Amaris Williams DL Clinton High School Clinton NC

 

About the All-American Bowl

As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics, the Premier League, and the number one primetime show since 2011: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than 4,100,000 unique television viewers and over 20,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 562 draft picks; 97 Super Bowl champions; 217 Pro Bowl selections; 18 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Bryce Young, Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit nbcsports.com/college-football/all-american-bowl or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).

ALL-AMERICAN BOWL ANNOUNCES FIVE FINALISTS FOR OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD

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The country’s top five players on the offensive side of the ball tapped for the award

2024 All-American Bowl to be Played Sat., Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 18, 2023 – The All-American Bowl Selection Committee announced the finalists for the All-American Bowl’s Offensive Player of Year Award, given annually to the top offensive player in the country.

The All-American Bowl’s Offensive Player of the Year winner will be named during the 2024 All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday, January 5th in San Antonio, Texas.

Past winners of the award include Dante Moore, Nicholas Singleton, and D.J. Uiagalelei.

This year’s finalists are:

NAME POSITION SCHOOL CITY STATE
Jason Brown RB O’Dea High School Seattle WA
Ny Carr WR Colquitt County High School Norman Park GA
Jeremy Hecklinski QB Walton High School Marietta GA
TJ Moore WR Tampa Catholic High School Tampa FL
Jeremiah Smith WR Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory Hollywood FL

About the All-American Bowl

As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics, the Premier League, and the number one primetime show since 2011: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than 4,100,000 unique television viewers and over 20,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 562 draft picks; 97 Super Bowl champions; 217 Pro Bowl selections; 18 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Bryce Young, Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit nbcsports.com/college-football/all-american-bowl or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).

Finalists Named for 2024 All-American Bowl’s Player of the Year Award

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Six of the nation’s best seniors make the final list for high school football’s biggest individual award

2024 All-American Bowl to be Played Sat., Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – December 18, 2023 – The All-American Bowl Selection Committee announced the finalists for the prestigious All-American Bowl’s Player of the Year Award. The award is given annually to the nation’s most outstanding high school senior football player and is the most distinguished individual award given in high school football.

The All-American Bowl’s Player of the Year winner will be named during the 2024 All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday, January 5th in San Antonio, Texas.

Past winners of the award include Cade Klubnik, Trevor Lawrence, and Bryce Young.

This year’s finalists are:

NAME POSITION SCHOOL CITY STATE
KJ Bolden DB Buford High School Buford GA
Sammy Brown LB Jefferson High School Jefferson GA
Carter Nelson TE Ainsworth High School Ainsworth NE
Brayden Platt LB Yelm High School Yelm WA
Jeremiah Smith WR Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory Hollywood FL
Taylor Tatum RB Longview High School Longview TX

 About the All-American Bowl

As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics, the Premier League, and the number one primetime show since 2011: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than 4,100,000 unique television viewers and over 20,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 562 draft picks; 97 Super Bowl champions; 217 Pro Bowl selections; 18 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Bryce Young, Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit nbcsports.com/college-football/all-american-bowl or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).

Finalists Selected for 2024 All-American Bowl’s Coach of the Year Award

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STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 18, 2023 – The All-American Bowl Selection Committee announced the finalists for the prestigious Coach of the Year Award. The All-American Bowl’s Coach of the Year honors the nation’s top high school coach for exceptional coaching abilities and leadership skills and acknowledges his role as a positive influence on young student athletes on and off the field.

The All-American Bowl’s Coach of the Year winner will be named during the 2024 All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday, January 5th in San Antonio, Texas.

Past winners of the award include Todd Dodge, Jason Negro, and Robert Steeples.

This year’s finalists are:

NAME SCHOOL CITY STATE
Brent Browner Bishop Gorman High School Las Vegas NV
Dameon Jones Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory Hollywood FL
Claude Mathis DeSoto High School DeSoto TX
Loren Montgomery Bixby High School Bixby TX
Nate Moore Washington High School Massillon OH

 About the All-American Bowl

As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics, the Premier League, and the number one primetime show since 2011: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than 4,100,000 unique television viewers and over 20,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 562 draft picks; 97 Super Bowl champions; 217 Pro Bowl selections; 18 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Bryce Young, Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit nbcsports.com/college-football/all-american-bowl or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).

Finalists Selected for 2024 All-American Bowl’s Man of the Year

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Nominees epitomize a high standard of excellence in both community service and athletic distinction

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 18, 2023 – The All-American Bowl Selection Committee today announced the finalists for the prestigious All-American Bowl’s Man of the Year. Each finalist selected epitomizes a high standard of excellence in community service and athletic distinction.

The All-American Bowl’s Man of the Year winner will be named during the 2024 All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday, January 5th in San Antonio, Texas.

Past winners of the award include Paris Johnson Jr., Caleb Williams, and Garrett Wilson.

This year’s finalists are:

NAME POSITION SCHOOL CITY STATE
Hevin Brown-Shuler DL Pace Academy Atlanta GA
Hauss Hejny QB Aledo High School Aledo TX
Grant Mills LS Cannon School Concord NC
Payton Pierce LB Lovejoy High School Lucas TX
Peyton Woodyard DB St. John Bosco High School Bellflower CA

About the All-American Bowl

As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics, the Premier League, and the number one primetime show since 2011: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than 4,100,000 unique television viewers and over 20,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 562 draft picks; 97 Super Bowl champions; 217 Pro Bowl selections; 18 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Bryce Young, Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit nbcsports.com/college-football/all-american-bowl or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).

COACHES SELECTED FOR 2024 ALL-AMERICAN BOWL

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Premier All-American game adds top coaches from across the country

STAMFORD, Conn. – December 15, 2023 – The All-American Bowl is pleased to announce the coaching staffs for the 2024 All-American Bowl. Coach Bryant Appling of Buford High School (Buford, GA) and Coach Phillip Hawkins of Bryan Station High School (Lexington, KY) have been selected to coach the East and West squads, respectively.

Coach Appling and Coach Hawkins will lead their teams – consisting of the top 100 high school football players from across the country – on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 1 PM ET at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl is once against expected to draw an attendance upwards of 25,000 and a television audience of more than four million for its broadcast on NBC and Peacock.

In addition, the All-American Bowl is proud to announce this year’s assistant coaches. The following are the complete coaching staffs for the 2024 All-American Bowl (assistants listed alphabetically; head coach listed first):

2024 East Coaches:

NAME SCHOOL CITY STATE
Bryant Appling Buford High School Buford Georgia
DeChon Burns Linfield Christian School Temecula California
Sean Calhoun Colquitt County High School Norman Park Georgia
Fyrone Davis Buford High School Buford Georgia
Edwin Farmer Vanguard High School Ocala Florida
Robert Irvin Veterans Memorial High School San Antonio Texas
Marvin Morton Chilton County High School Clanton Alabama
Matt Winslette Buford High School Buford Georgia

 

2024 West Coaches

NAME SCHOOL CITY STATE
Phillip Hawkins Bryan Station High School Lexington Kentucky
Cameron Anderson Burley High School Burley Idaho
Oscar Cruz St. Louis University High St. Louis Missouri
Marvin Dantzler Louisville Central High School Louisville Kentucky
JT Haskins Sr. Bryan Station High School Lexington Kentucky
Jordan Lynch Mount Carmel High School Chicago Illinois
Claude Mathis DeSoto High School DeSoto Texas
Sinque Turner Kenwood Academy High School Chicago Illinois

 

About the All-American Bowl

As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics, the Premier League, and the number one primetime show since 2011: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than 4,100,000 unique television viewers and over 20,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 562 draft picks; 97 Super Bowl champions; 217 Pro Bowl selections; 18 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Bryce Young, Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit nbcsports.com/college-football/all-american-bowl or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).

ROAD TO THE DOME DIGITAL SERIES TO PREMIERE NOVEMBER 1

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Brix, Denson Jr, Evans, Miller, Moore, Pride, Roy, Sayeri, Stover, Weisskopf, Williams, Williams, and Williams Jr. Honored in Week 1

STAMFORD, Conn. (October 30, 2023) The 2024 All-American Bowl will kick off the Road to the Dome tour on Wednesday, November 1 at 8 p.m. ET on various social platforms across NBC Sports, honoring thirteen All-Americans in the first installment of an 8-week digital series.

In this week’s episode, the All-Americans will be virtually presented with their exclusive All-American jerseys provided by adidas.

Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the All-American Bowl jersey each year. Each player selected to participate will culminate their high school careers during the 24th edition of the annual East vs. West matchup. The 2024 All-American Bowl on January 6, 2024, from inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock.

The Road to the Dome, beginning on November 1, will honor the following players:  

    • Four-star offensive lineman, Grant Brix from Logan-Magnolia H.S. (IA)
    • Three-star defensive back, Michigan State University commit, Justin Denson Jr. from Wyoming Seminary (PA)
    • Ohio State University commit, Morrow Evans from Episcopal H.S. (TX)
    • Four-star wide receiver, Drelon Miller from Silsbee H.S. (TX)
    • Four-star wide receiver, Clemson University commit, TJ Moore from Tampa Catholic H.S. (FL)
    • Four-star defensive back, Texas A&M University commit, Jordan Pride from Blountstown H.S. (FL)
    • Four-star offensive lineman, University of Minnesota commit, Nathan Roy from Mukwonago H.S. (WI)
    • Elite kicker, Ryon Sayeri from Chaminade College Preparatory H.S. (CA)
    • Four-star linebacker, Ohio State University commit, Garrett Stover from Big Walnut H.S. (OH)
    • Four-star linebacker, University of Iowa commit, Derek Weisskopf from Williamsburg JR-SR H.S. (IA)
    • Four-star defensive lineman, University of Florida commit, Amaris Williams from Chilton H.S. (NC)
    • Four-star wide receiver, University of Notre Dame commit, Cam Williams from Glenbard South H.S. (IL)
    • Three-star defensive back, University of Houston commit, Maurice Williams Jr. from Shadow Creek H.S. (TX)

 

About the All-American Bowl

As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics, the Premier League, and the number one primetime show since 2011: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than 4,100,000 unique television viewers and over 20,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 562 draft picks; 97 Super Bowl champions; 217 Pro Bowl selections; 17 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Bryce Young, Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit nbcsports.com/college-football/all-american-bowl or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).

2024 ALL-AMERICAN BOWL’S ROAD TO THE DOME TOUR TO KICK OFF ON NOVEMBER 1

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The Nation’s Top 100 High School Football Players to be Honored with Virtual Jersey Presentations

STAMFORD, Conn. (Oct. 18, 2023) The 2024 All-American Bowl on NBC and Peacock will kick off its Road to the Dome tour, honoring all 100 All-Americans with virtual jersey presentations, on Wednesday, November 1st at 8 p.m. ET.

The All-Americans, who are all high school seniors, will be virtually presented with their jerseys during an 8-week series that will be released weekly through various digital and social platforms across NBC Sports.

Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the All-American Bowl jersey each year. Each player selected to participate will culminate their high school careers during the 24th edition of the annual East vs. West matchup. The 2024 All-American Bowl on January 6,2024, from inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock.

About the All-American Bowl

As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics, the Premier League, and the number one primetime show since 2011: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than 4,100,000 unique television viewers and over 20,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 562 draft picks; 97 Super Bowl champions; 217 Pro Bowl selections; 17 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Bryce Young, Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit nbcsports.com/college-football/all-american-bowl or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).