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.
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Defensive Back 2001 All-American bowl | PA
- Jackson had an incredible senior season at Sharon, earning Pennsylvania Player of the Year honors, as well as a spot on the USA Today All-American First-Team. He was also selected to the first-ever National High School All-Star Game.
College: University of Michigan
- Jackson was a four-year starter for the Wolverines. He earned All-Big Ten First-Team honors in 2002 and 2004, and was named an Associated Press First-Team All-American as a senior.
NFL: Indianapolis Colts, Selected in the 2005 NFL Draft, 1st Round, 29th Overall Pick
- Jackson has been a versatile option in the Colts secondary since the day he arrived. He primarily played as a nickel back in his first two seasons, but also started a few games at safety. He got an opportunity as a full-time starter in 2007, and helped the Colts lead the league in scoring defense. Jackson continued his maturation in 2008, starting the first seven games of the season before becoming injured.
