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.
2004 All-American bowl
Strath Haven High School | PA
- A four-year starter at Strath Haven, Connor was a consensus All-American selection as a senior. He was also a First-Team All-State selection three times in his high school career, and was the Associated Press' Big School Player of the Year in 2003. In total, he racked up 451 tackles, 18 sacks, 16 interceptions, and six fumble recoveries.
College: Penn State University
-Connor carried on the legacy of Penn State linebackers by winning the Bednarik Award (nation's best linebacker) in 2007. He was also named a First-Team All-American as a senior, after recording 145 tackles, including 15 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks. He also added one interception and two fumble recoveries.
NFL: Carolina Panthers, Selected in the 2008 NFL Draft, 3rd Round, 74th Overall Pick.
