Since 2001, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has showcased the nation’s premier high school football talent. The level of play in these games has demanded the absolute highest levels of mental, emotional and physical strengths for those participating. The expansive and continually growing list of prominent alumni featured in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl’s history stands as proof of this strength and the extraordinary level of competition. Some of the most notable All-American alumni include: 2007 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Adrian Peterson, Mark Sanchez, 2010 Defensive Rookie of the Year Ndamukong Suh, Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, Andrew Luck, and Marcus Lattimore among many more.
Currently, there are more than 100 U.S. Army All-Americans playing in the NFL. During the 2011 NFL Draft, 28 U.S. Army All-Americans were selected, including five first round selections. An incredible total of 65 U.S. Army All-Americans have been selected in the past two NFL Drafts. More and more U.S. Army All-Americans enter the NFL each season as the Army All-American Bowl continues to produce some of the game’s brightest stars on its biggest stage.
2003 All-American bowl
Vista High School | CA
- Hall was a two-sport star at Vista, lettering in both football and track. On the football field, he played cornerback, wide receiver, and quarterback, and earned All-American honors for his performance as a senior.
College: University of Michigan
- Hall started 37 of his 50 games at Michigan, and earned his reputation as a shut-down cornerback. He was an All-American selection his senior year, and finished his college career with 12 interceptions, five fumble recoveries, and three sacks. He was also named a First-Team Freshmen All-American after the 2003 season.
NFL: Cincinnati Bengals, Selected in the 2007 NFL Draft, 1st Round, 18th Overall Pick
- Hall got his NFL career off to a promising start, leading the Bengals in interceptions with five as a rookie. He also added 85 tackles and 11 deflections, even though he only started 10 games. He became a full-time starter midway through the season, and is expected to build on that momentum in his second year.
