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FOOTBALL STARS OF TOMORROW TAKE THE FIELD IN 2022 ALL-AMERICAN BOWL TOMORROW, SATURDAY, JAN. 8, LIVE AT 1 P.M. ET ON NBC & PEACOCK

January 7, 2022 By admin

2022 All-American Bowl to Feature Three of the Country’s Top Five Quarterbacks

10 Recruits Expected to Announce College Commitments During Telecast, Including Four-Star Linebacker Cyrus Moss

Quarterbacks Wired for Sound During All-American Bowl

Game’s Notable Alumni Include Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey, Odell Beckham Jr., Ezekiel Elliott, Trevor Lawrence & Tua Tagovailoa

STAMFORD, Conn. – January 7, 2022 – NBC Sports presents the 22nd edition of the All-American Bowl tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 8, 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.

Following in the footsteps of previous games, the annual East vs. West all-star game showcases the best high school players in the country, including three of the nation’s top five quarterback recruits, according to 247Sports.

Notable prospects include:

    • Drew Allar, No. 1 quarterback recruit, Medina, Ohio (Penn State commit)
    • Joshua Conerly Jr., No. 1 offensive lineman recruit, Seattle, Washington (undecided)
    • Xavier Nwankpa, 1 safety recruit, Pleasant Hill, Iowa (Iowa commit)
    • Kiyaunta Goodwin, No. 2 offensive lineman recruit, Charlestown, Indiana (Kentucky commit)
    • Cade Klubnik, No. 2 quarterback recruit, Austin, Texas (Clemson commit)
    • Marvin Jones Jr., No. 1 edge rushing recruit, Fort Lauderdale, FL (Georgia commit)
    • Nicholas Singleton, No. 1 running back recruit, Reading, PA (Penn State commit)
    • Devin Brown, No. 5 quarterback recruit, Draper, Utah (Ohio State commit)

 

Click here for a complete list of participants.

Additionally, 10 athletes are expected to announce their commitments during the broadcast, including Four-Star Linebacker Cyrus Moss.

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

Throughout the game, quarterbacks will be wired for sound.

Since 2001, the All-American Bowl has featured future Heisman Trophy winners and NFL players, notably Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr., Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and 2020 Heisman winner DeVonta Smith, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence Tua Tagovailoa, Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Coverage on NBC is live streamed on Peacock, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

*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: 496 draft picks; 74 Super Bowl champions; 190 Pro Bowl selections; 16 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Odell Beckham Jr., Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit NBCSports.com/AllAmericanBowl, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AABonNBC)

 

—NBC SPORTS—

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NBC TO AIR ‘ALL-AMERICAN DREAM’ FOOTBALL SPECIAL THIS SUNDAY, JAN. 2, AT 2 P.M. ET

December 29, 2021 By admin

One-Hour Special to Provide Inside Look at 2022 All-Americans and their Excellence Both On and Off the Field

2022 All-American Bowl Presented Live Saturday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock from the Alamodome in San Antonio

STAMFORD, Conn. – December 29, 2021 – All-American Dream, a one-hour special which premieres on NBC this Sunday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m. ET, highlights the stories of the football stars of tomorrow ahead of the 2022 All-American Bowl and shares the story of how a football all-star game has become the most-watched high school sporting event for more than 20 years.

All-American Dream features NBC Sports host Paul Burmeister and analyst Anthony Herron.

Each of the 100 players selected to participate in the 2022 All-American Bowl will culminate their high school careers during the 22nd edition of the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. ET live on NBC and Peacock from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Coinciding with the broadcast of All-American Dream, NBC Sports will release a new YouTube series that shares the stories of five 2022 All-American Bowl athletes from across the country. The series follows the athletes within their communities, showing how the stars of tomorrow are making a difference on and off the field.

Following is the list of featured All-Americans:

  • LB Sebastian Cheeks (Evanston, IL)
  • TE Jake Johnson (Watkinsville, GA)
  • DL Hero Kanu (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • OL Addison Nicholas (Norcross, GA)
  • OL Jake Taylor (Las Vegas, NV)

The 2022 All-American Bowl Road to the Dome Tour, which began on September 15th and concluded on December 22nd, officially honored every 2022 All-American during virtual jersey presentations. Only 100 football players receive the honor of putting on the All-American Bowl jersey each year.

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2022 All-American Bowl Road to the Dome Tour to Kick Off on September 15

September 8, 2021 By admin

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

STAMFORD, Conn. (September 8, 2021) The 2022 All-American Bowl on NBC will kick off its Road to the Dome tour, honoring all 100 All-Americans with virtual jersey presentations, on Wednesday, September 15th at 8 p.m. ET.

The All-Americans, who are all high school seniors, will be virtually presented with their jerseys during a 15-episode digital series that will be released weekly through various digital and social platforms across NBC Sports.

The series will be hosted by former Notre Dame wide receiver and 2013 All-American Bowl alumnus Corey Robinson. National Recruiting Editor for 247Sports Brandon Huffman will also provide in-depth video analysis of each All-American being honored.  Interviews with select All-Americans will be featured in each episode, as well.

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 22nd edition of the annual East vs. West matchup. NBC will present live coverage of the 2022 All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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 NHL, 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: 496 draft picks; 74 Super Bowl champions; 174 Pro Bowl selections; 13 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Odell Beckham Jr., Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit NBCSports.com/AllAmericanBowl, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AABonNBC)

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All-American Bowl Announces Three New Members to Selection Committee

March 9, 2021 By admin

All-American Bowl Selection Committee Adds Snoop Dogg, Brent Williams, and Rick Mantz

STAMFORD, Conn. – Mar, 9, 2021 – The All-American Bowl today announced three new additions to the Selection Committee – Snoop Dogg, Brent Williams, and Rick Mantz.

The All-American Bowl Selection Committee works to select and recruit the top senior football players in the nation to participate in the All-American Bowl, the nation’s top high school all-star game. The Selection Committee is comprised of 247Sports, adidas, All-American Bowl and NBC Sports staff, along with Snoop Dogg, Williams and Mantz.

Following are the new additions to the All-American Bowl Selection Committee:

Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is a national media personality and has successfully operated the Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL) in Southern California since 2005. The SYFL has produced several All-Americans over the years, including De’Anthony Thomas, Jack Jones and Jaylin Smith.  Snoop will bring his passion for football and upbeat personality to the committee.

Brent Williams is the President of NextGen Camps, which he founded in 2014.  NextGen Camps discover and provide exposure for the country’s best high school underclassmen and middle school football players. Over the past seven years, more than 7,000 Division I scholarships have been offered to NextGen Alumni.  Williams, a University of Toledo alum, spent 11 years in the NFL as a defensive lineman with the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets.

Rick Mantz is an inductee of the New Jersey Coaches Association Hall of Fame after comprising a career record of 121-60 during his different tenures as a head coach. Previously, he Mantz has served as the Director of High School Football for Rutgers University. Mantz brings over 30 years of coaching and scouting experience to the All-American Bowl.

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 NHL, 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 4,500,000 unique television viewers and over 25,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 450 draft picks; 74 Super Bowl champions; 174 Pro Bowl selections; 13 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Odell Beckham Jr., Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit NBCSports.com/AllAmericanBowl, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AABonNBC)

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NBC TO AIR ‘ALL-AMERICAN BOWL: DECLARATION DAY PRESENTED BY GEICO’ THIS SATURDAY, JAN. 2, AT 3 P.M. ET

December 30, 2020 By admin

Two-Hour Special Celebrates Stars of Tomorrow by Highlighting All 100 of the 2021 All-Americans with Unique Features & Analysis

Select Players to Announce College Declaration, Including No. 1 Recruit Korey Foreman

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 30, 2020 – NBC will broadcast a special two-hour “All-American Bowl: Declaration Day presented by GEICO” this Saturday, Jan. 2, at 3 p.m. ET, celebrating each of this year’s 100 All-Americans.

“All-American Bowl: Declaration Day” will include unique features and analysis, as well as college declarations by select players. The special will be hosted by NBC Sports’ Paul Burmeister, alongside analyst and former NFL defensive lineman Anthony Herron. Barton Simmons, director of scouting for 247Sports, will provide highlights and expert analysis throughout the two-hour special.

College declarations on “All-American Bowl: Declaration Day” include:

    • Korey Foreman, No. 1 recruit, five-star defensive lineman (Corona, CA)
    • Tristan Leigh, No. 11 recruit, five-star offensive lineman (Fairfax, VA)
    • Terrence Lewis, No. 16 recruit, five-star linebacker (Opa Locka, FL)
    • Deonte Anderson, four-star defensive lineman (Fort Meade, FL)
    • Armon Bethea, four-star offensive lineman (Brooklyn, NY)
    • Jardin Gilbert, four-star defensive back (Baton Rouge, LA)
    • Wynden Ho’ohuli, No. 1 recruit in Hawaii, four-star linebacker (Mililani, HI)
    • Elijah Jeudy, four-star defensive lineman (Philadelphia, PA)
    • Ceyair Wright, four-star defensive back (Los Angeles, CA)

 

In addition to college declaration announcements, the All-American Bowl’s adidas Player of the Year and GEICO Man of the Year award winners will be recognized during the two-hour special.

The 2021 All-American Bowl Road to the Dome tour, which began on September 16th concluded on December 23rd, officially honored every 2021 All-American during virtual jersey presentations as part of a 15-episode Road to the Dome digital series.

The 2021 All-American Bowl, which was originally scheduled to be played in January 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, annually showcases the best high school football players in the country. The game will not be played this year due to health and safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 NHL, 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 4,500,000 unique television viewers and over 25,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 450 draft picks; 66 Super Bowl champions; 160 Pro Bowl selections; 17 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Odell Beckham Jr., Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, Joe Thomas, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit NBCSports.com/AllAmericanBowl, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AABonNBC)

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NBC TO AIR ‘ALL-AMERICAN DREAM PRESENTED BY GEICO’ SPECIAL THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, AT NOON ET

December 3, 2020 By admin

Hour-Long Special to Provide Inside Look at 2021 All-Americans and their Excellence Both On and Off the Football Field

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 3, 2020 – All-American Dream presented by GEICO, a one-hour special which shares the story of how a high school all-star game has become the most watched high school sporting event for 20 consecutive years and highlights the stories of the football stars of tomorrow, will premiere on NBC this Sunday, Dec. 6, at Noon ET.

Coinciding with the release of the All-American Dream presented by GEICO, NBC Sports will release a new YouTube series that shares the stories of five 2021 All-American Bowl athletes from across the country. The series follows them within their communities, showing how the stars of tomorrow are making a difference on and off the field. Following is the list of featured All-Americans:

    • Ravenwood High School LB Junior Colson
    • Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School ATH Cooper DeJean
    • Avon High School OL Blake Fisher
    • Kennedy Catholic High School QB Sam Huard
    • Bellaire Episcopal High School OL Donovan Jackson

 

On Saturday, Jan. 2, NBC will broadcast a special two-hour “All-American Bowl: Declaration Day” celebrating each of this year’s 100 All-Americans. The All-American Bowl, which was originally scheduled to be played in January 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will not be played due to health and safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2021 All-American Bowl Road to the Dome tour, which began on September 16th and will conclude on December 16th, officially honors every 2021 All-American during virtual jersey presentations as part of a 15-episode Road to the Dome digital series.

Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the All-American Bowl jersey each year.

 

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 NHL, 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 4,500,000 unique television viewers and over 25,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 450 draft picks; 66 Super Bowl champions; 160 Pro Bowl selections; 17 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Odell Beckham Jr., Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, Joe Thomas, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit NBCSports.com/AllAmericanBowl, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AABonNBC)

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2021 ALL-AMERICAN BOWL PLAYERS TO BE CELEBRATED IN NEW NBC SPECIAL, “ALL-AMERICAN BOWL: DECLARATION DAY,” ON SATURDAY, JAN. 2

October 20, 2020 By admin

2021 All-American Bowl Won’t Be Contested Due to COVID-19

NBC Sports to Celebrate Stars of Tomorrow with Two-Hour Special Highlighting 2021 All-Americans & Announcing College Declarations

STAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 20, 2020 – NBC will broadcast a special two-hour “All-American Bowl: Declaration Day” on Saturday, Jan. 2, celebrating each of this year’s 100 All-Americans as NBC Sports Group today announced that the 2021 All-American Bowl will not be played due to health and safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The All-American Bowl, which was originally scheduled to be played in January 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, annually showcases the best high school football players in the country.

“All-American Bowl: Declaration Day” will include unique features and analysis, as well as college declarations by select players. The special will be hosted by NBC Sports’ Paul Burmeister, alongside analyst and former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, and reporter, former Notre Dame wide receiver and 2013 All-American Bowl alumnus Corey Robinson. Barton Simmons, director of scouting for 247Sports, will provide highlights and expert analysis throughout the two-hour special.

“Our priority is on the health and safety of players, their friends and family, and everyone associated with the Bowl,” said Gary Quinn, Vice President, Programming & Owned Properties, NBC Sports. “While we will miss the Bowl in San Antonio this year, we look forward to celebrating all 100 athletes joining the All-American Bowl family and recognizing their hard work and dedication on Jan. 2 on NBC.”

“For more than 20 years, San Antonio has been host of the All-American Bowl showcasing the best high school football players in the country in a nationally televised game on NBC at the Alamodome,” said Mayor of San Antonio Ron Nirenberg. “Stars from Adrian Peterson to Trevor Lawrence and countless others have played in this annual game celebrating America’s favorite sport.  San Antonio will miss the All-American Bowl coming to San Antonio this January, but we all look forward to hosting and celebrating the 2022 All-American Bowl in our nation’s 7th largest city in January 2022.”

“All-American Dream,” an hour-long special on NBC showcasing the All-American Bowl history and human-interest stories on five All-Americans from this year’s class, will air on Dec. 6.

Along with the 2021 All-American Bowl and related week-of activities, the 2021 National Combine at the All-American Bowl will also be postponed. The 2021 Combine will aim to be rescheduled in the Spring.

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 NHL, 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 4,500,000 unique television viewers and over 25,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 450 draft picks; 66 Super Bowl champions; 160 Pro Bowl selections; 17 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Odell Beckham Jr., Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, Joe Thomas, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit NBCSports.com/AllAmericanBowl, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).

—NBC SPORTS—

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2021 All-American Bowl Road to the Dome Tour to Kick Off on September 16

September 3, 2020 By admin

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

STAMFORD, Conn. (September 3, 2020) The 2021 All-American Bowl on NBC will kick off its Road to the Dome tour, honoring all 100 All-Americans with virtual jersey presentations, on Wednesday, September 16 at 8 p.m. ET.

The All-Americans, who are all high school seniors, will be virtually presented with their jerseys during a 15-episode series that will be released weekly through various digital and social platforms across NBC Sports.

“We’re excited to celebrate and showcase each of the 2021 All-Americans with the Road to the Dome tour,” said Gary Quinn, Vice President, Programming & Owned Properties, NBC Sports. “This year’s virtual tour gives us a chance to introduce the players to our NBC Sports audience and recognize all of their hard work on the path to becoming an All-American.”

The series will be hosted by NBC Sports host and play-by-play announcer Paul Burmeister. Director of Scouting for 247Sports Barton Simmons will also provide in-depth video analysis of each All-American being honored.  Interviews with select All-Americans will be featured in each episode, as well.

“This is such an exciting project to work on because it allows us to highlight incredible talent in a really comprehensive way. The sacrifices these guys have made and the hard work they’ve put in to be part of a game with the kind of history that the All-American Bowl has deserves that kind of recognition,” said Simmons.

“I really think this is a group that we could look back on and view as one of our most talented rosters ever.”

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 21st edition of the annual East vs. West matchup. NBC will present live coverage of the 2021 All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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 NHL, 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 4,500,000 unique television viewers and over 25,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 450 draft picks; 66 Super Bowl champions; 160 Pro Bowl selections; 17 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Odell Beckham Jr., Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Adrian Peterson, Joe Thomas, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit NBCSports.com/AllAmericanBowl, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).

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WHO WILL BE THE NEXT ODELL BECKHAM, JR. OR TREVOR LAWRENCE? FUTURE FOOTBALL STARS PLAY IN 20TH ANNUAL ALL-AMERICAN BOWL TOMORROW, SAT., JAN. 4, AT 1 P.M. ET ON NBC

January 3, 2020 By admin

All-American Bowl to Feature Six of the Country’s Top 10 Players

10 Recruits to Announce College Commitments During Telecast, Including Five-Star Prospect Kelee Ringo and High School Junior QB Preston Stone, who is in the Class of 2021

Quarterbacks Wired for Sound; Broadcast to Feature Referee Cameras

Odell Beckham, Jr., Ezekiel Elliott, Sam Darnold, Adrian Peterson, Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence & Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa Among Game’s Notable Alumni

NBCSports.com & NBC Sports App to Live Stream Coverage

STAMFORD, Conn. – January 3, 2020 – The most electrifying high school football stars will converge on San Antonio, Texas, tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 4, as NBC Sports presents live coverage of the 20th annual All-American Bowl from the Alamodome at 1 p.m. ET on NBC.

Following in the footsteps of previous games, the 20th annual All-American Bowl will showcase the best high school players in the country, including six of the 10 highest-rated recruits, according to 247Sports.

Notable prospects include:

    • Bryan Breese, No. 1 recruit, five-star defensive tackle, Demascus, Md. (Clemson commit)
    • Myles Murphy, No. 3 recruit, five-star defensive end, Powder Springs, Ga. (Clemson commit)
    • Bryce Young, No. 6 recruit, five-star quarterback, Santa Ana, Calif. (Alabama commit)
    • Paris Johnson, Jr., No. 7 recruit, five-star offensive tackle, Cincinnati, Ohio (Ohio State commit)
    • Kelee Ringo, No. 8 recruit, five-star cornerback, Scottsdale, Ariz. (undecided)
    • Arik Gilbert, No. 9 recruit, five-star tight end, Marietta, Ga. (LSU commit)

 

Click here for a complete list of participants.

Additionally, Ringo, along with four-star recruits running back Jalen Berger (Ramsey, N.J.), wide receivers Gary Bryant, Jr. (Corona, Calif.), LV Bunkley-Shelton (Gardena, Calif.), and Xzavier Henderson (Miami, Fla.), linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (Covington, La.), and defensive backs Darion Green-Warren (Harbor City, Calif.), Dwight McGlothern (Spring, Texas), and Vito Tisdale (Bowling Green, Ky.) are expected to announce their commitments during the broadcast. Quarterback Preston Stone (Dallas, Texas), who is in the class of 2021, is also expected to announce his commitment during the broadcast.

Paul Burmeister will serve as the lead play-by-play voice, joined by analyst and former NFL defensive lineman Anthony Herron, and reporters Lewis Johnson and Marty Snider. Barton Simmons, director of scouting for 247Sports, will also contribute to Saturday’s telecast. Additionally, quarterbacks will be wired for sound, and the broadcast will feature referee cameras.

Since 2001, the All-American Bowl has featured future Heisman Trophy winners and NFL players, most notably Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr., New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, Redskins running back Adrian Peterson, and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson. College quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence (Clemson), who will play in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 13, and Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama) also participated in the All-American Bowl.

The All-American Bowl will be streamed live on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value to for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app are powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Windows Store, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

*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 NHL, the Premier League, and television’s #1 primetime show for an unprecedented eight consecutive years, Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than 4,500,000 unique annual television viewers and over 35,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 410 draft picks; 57 Super Bowl champions; 144 Pro Bowl selections; 16 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Odell Beckham Jr., Andrew Luck, Tim Tebow, Adrian Peterson, Joe Thomas, and Trevor Lawrence. For more info, visit NBCSports.com/AllAmericanBowl or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @AABonNBC.

—NBC SPORTS—

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NBC TO AIR ‘ALL-AMERICAN DREAM’ SPECIAL ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, AT 5 P.M. ET

December 27, 2019 By admin

The All-American Dream Shares the Story of the All-American Bowl, the Most-Prestigious High School All Star Event in the Country

NBC to Present 2020 All-American Bowl on Saturday, January 4, 2020 Live from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas

STAMFORD, Conn. – December 27, 2019 –The All-American Dream, a special which shares the story of how a high school all-star game has become the most watched high school sporting event for 20 consecutive years, will premiere on NBC this Saturday, Dec. 28 at 5 p.m. ET.

Following the release of the All-American Dream, NBC Sports will release a new YouTube series that shares the stories of five 2020 All-American Bowl athletes from across the country. The series follows them within their communities, showing how the the stars of tomorrow are making a difference on and off the field. Following is the complete list:

  • Eastside Catholic High School RB Sam Adams II
  • Damascus High School DL Bryan Bresee
  • Greater Atlanta Christian School OL Myles Hinton
  • Princeton High School OL Paris Johnson Jr.
  • St. John Bosco High School QB DJ Uiagalelei

The All-American Bowl will welcome 100 of the best high school athletes in the nation to their state-of-the-art adidas players’ lounge during All-American Bowl week, starting Dec. 30. The lounge features the latest athletic recovery innovations and technology, along with newest videogame consoles and games, allowing the student-athletes to relax, recover and compete virtually with each other off the field throughout the week.

The 2020 All-American Bowl Road to the Dome tour, which began on October 11th, and concluded on December  16th traveled to all 100 high school All-Americans to present the student-athletes with honorary adidas All-American jerseys within their own communities.

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 annual East vs. West matchup. NBC will present live coverage of the 2020 All-American Bowl at 1:00 PM ET from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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 NHL, 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 4,500,000 unique television viewers and over 25,000 in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled: 410 draft picks; 57 Super Bowl champions; 144 Pro Bowl selections; 16 Heisman finalists including, but not limited to: Odell Beckham Jr., Andrew Luck, Tim Tebow, Adrian Peterson, Joe Thomas, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit NBCSports.com/AllAmericanBowl, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).

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