
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.
2009 All-American bowl
Centennial High School | CA
- Hailing from a perennial national power, Centennial High School, Burfict pledged Arizona State instead of staying close to home with Southern Cal. A unanimous choice as the nation’s top high school linebacker according to the three major recruiting services, Burfict became the highest-ranked prospect to sign with the Sun Devils.
College: Arizona State University
- As a freshman, Burfict started the final nine games of the season for the Sun Devils, posting 69 tackles, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two sacks. The Pac-10 Defensive Freshman of the Year, Burfict was named a freshman All-American by multiple organizations. He followed that up with an exceptional sophomore season, garnering All-American honors and earning the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year Award. Burfict heads into the 2011 season with national respect, being named to the watch lists for Butkus (best linebacker) and Walter Camp (best player) Awards.
- Derrick Johnson
- Rey Maualuga
- Marcus Freeman
- Brian Cushing
- Dan Connor
- Brandon Spikes
- Vontaze Burfict














