Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren to Join Halftime Show Live

2023 All-American Bowl to Feature Three of the Country’s Top Five Recruits, Including UCLA Commit QB Dante Moore

Eight Recruits Expected to Announce College Commitments During the Game, Including Two Top-50 Players in Next Year’s 2024 Class

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

STAMFORD, Conn. – January 5, 2023 – NBC Sports presents the 23^rd edition of the All-American Bowl this Saturday, Jan. 7, 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 five overall recruits, according to 247Sports.

During halftime of Saturday’s game, Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren will join the show live. In August, NBCUniversal and the Big Ten conference announced a landmark seven-year agreement for NBC and Peacock to become the exclusive home of the “Big Ten Saturday Night” football package beginning in 2023. Peacock will also serve as the exclusive home for eight additional Big Ten Football games each season.

Last year’s All-American Bowl featured numerous players who played in the Big Ten this season, including Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton, who was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, and Iowa safety Xavier Nwankpa, who had a 52-yard interception-return touchdown in the Hawkeyes’ Music City Bowl victory over Kentucky.

Notable prospects expected to play in the 2023 All-American Bowl include:

• • Dante Moore, No. 3 quarterback and No. 3 overall recruit, Detroit, Mich. (UCLA commit)
  • Keon Keeley, No. 1 edge defender and No. 4 overall recruit, Tampa, Fla. (Alabama commit)
  • Kadyn Proctor, 1 offensive tackle and No. 5 overall recruit, Des Moines, Iowa (Alabama commit)
  • Caleb Downs, No. 1 safety recruit, Hoschton, Ga. (Alabama commit)
  • Samson Okunlola, No. 3 offensive tackle recruit, Braintree, Mass. (Miami commit)
  • Rueben Owens II, No. 1 running back recruit, El Campo, Texas (Texas A&M commit)

 

Click here for a complete list of participants.

Additionally, seven athletes are expected to announce their commitments during the broadcast, including four-star recruits Mikal Harrison-Pilot (athlete), Jelani McDonald (defensive back), and Peyton Woodyard (safety).

Paul Burmeister will serve as the 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.

Since 2001, the All-American Bowl has featured future Heisman Trophy winners and NFL players, notably Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, Dallas Cowboys 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 quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Coverage on NBC is live streamed on 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: 533 draft picks; 86 Super Bowl champions; 193 Pro Bowl selections; 17 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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Six of the nation’s best seniors make the final list for high school football’s biggest individual award

2023 All-American Bowl to be Played Sat., Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – December 30, 2022 – 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 2023 All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday, January 6^th 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
Drayk Bowen	LB	Andrean High School	Merrillville	IN
Caleb Downs	DB	Mill Creek High School	Hoschton	GA
Brandon Inniss	WR	American Heritage School	Plantation	FL
Dante Moore	QB	Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School	Detroit	MI
Blake Nichelson	LB	Manteca High School	Manteca	CA
Rueben Owens II	RB	El Campo High School	El Campo	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 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: 533 draft picks; 86 Super Bowl champions; 193 Pro Bowl selections; 17 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)

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

2023 All-American Bowl to be Played Sat., Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – December 29, 2022 – 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 2023 All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday, January 6^th in San Antonio, Texas.

Past winners of the award include Nicholas Singleton, D.J. Uiagalelei, and Ty Thompson.

This year’s finalists are:

 

NAME	POSITION	SCHOOL	CITY	STATE
Justice Haynes	RB	Buford High School	Buford	GA
Brandon Inniss	WR	American Heritage School	Plantation	FL
Dante Moore	QB	Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School	Detroit	MI
Austin Novosad	QB	Dripping Springs High School	Dripping Springs	TX
Rueben Owens II	RB	El Campo High School	El Campo	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 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: 533 draft picks; 86 Super Bowl champions; 193 Pro Bowl selections; 17 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)

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

2023 All-American Bowl to be Played Sat., Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – December 28, 2022 – The All-American Bowl Selection Committee announced the finalists for the Defensive Player of the Year Award, given annually to the top defensive player in the country.

The All-American Bowl’s Defensive Player of the Year winner will be named during the 2023 All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday, January 6^th in San Antonio, Texas.

Past winners of the award include Jaelan Phillips, Micah Parsons, and Bryan Bresee.

This year’s finalists are:

NAME	POSITION	SCHOOL	CITY	STATE
CJ Allen	LB	Lamar County High School	Barnesville	GA
Drayk Bowen	LB	Andrean High School	Merrillville	IN
Vic Burley	DL	Warner Robins High School	Warner Robins	GA
Caleb Downs	DB	Mill Creek High School	Hoschton	GA
Blake Nichelson	LB	Manteca High School	Manteca	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 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: 533 draft picks; 86 Super Bowl champions; 193 Pro Bowl selections; 17 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)

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

2023 All-American Bowl to be Played Sat., Jan. 7 at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – December 27, 2022 – 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 2023.

The Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award winner will be named during the 2023 All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday, January 6^th in San Antonio, Texas.

Past winners of the award include Derrick Brown, and Paris Johnson Jr., and Solomon Thomas.

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 75^th Anniversary Team and to the NFL’s 1980’s All-Decade Team.

The year’s finalists are:

NAME	POSITION	SCHOOL	CITY	STATE
Vic Burley	DL	Warner Robins High School	Warner Robins	GA
Keon Keeley	DL	Berkeley Preparatory School	Tampa	FL
Samson Okunlola	OL	Thayer Academy	Braintree	MA
Kadyn Proctor	OL	Southeast Polk High School	Pleasant Hill	IA
Damon Wilson	DL	Venice High School	Venice	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 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: 533 draft picks; 86 Super Bowl champions; 193 Pro Bowl selections; 17 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)

STAMFORD, Conn. – December 26, 2022 – 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 2023 All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday, January 6^th in San Antonio, Texas.

Past winners of the award include Todd Dodge, Robert Steeples, and Greg Toal.

This year’s finalists are:

 

NAME	SCHOOL	CITY	STATE
Jube Joseph	Miami Central Senior High School	Miami	FL
Josh Lovelady	Mill Creek High School	Hoschton	GA
Jason Negro	St. John Bosco High School	Bellflower	CA
Reginald Samples	Duncanville High School	Duncanville	TX
Daniel “Boone” Williams	Langston Hughes High School	Fairburn	GA

 

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: 533 draft picks; 86 Super Bowl champions; 193 Pro Bowl selections; 17 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).

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 22^nd 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)

 

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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 22^nd 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 22^nd, 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.

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 15^th 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 22^nd 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)

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)