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.
2007 All-American bowl
St. Thomas Aquinas High School | FL
- Wright was a three-year starter in high school and helped lead St. Thomas to the state championship game as a senior. He was named First-Team All-County and All-State as both a junior and senior, and was nominated for the U.S. Army Player of the Year award after his final high school season.
College: University of Florida
- Wright was an impact player in the Gators secondary as a true freshman in 2007. He started seven games and racked up 67 tackles, one interception and four forced fumbles, garnering Second-Team Freshman All-American honors. He started all 14 games at safety his sophomore year, capping the season with a crucial interception against Oklahoma, sealing the National Championship for Florida.
