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.
2005 All-American bowl
Plainfield High School | nj
- Monroe was a three-year starter along the line and did not surrender a single sack in his last 25 games. He was named the top player in New Jersey and appeared on nearly every All-American list. Monroe was named All-State in both his junior and senior seasons.
College: University of Virginia
- Monroe started 30 games and lettered all four years in Charlottesville. He was named honorable mention All-ACC as a junior after starting 11 games at left tackle. In 2008, Monroe was a unanimous All-ACC selection and received the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the top offensive lineman in the conference.
NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars, Selected in the 2009 NFL Draft, 1st Round, 8th Overall
- Monroe started 13 games as a rookie, including opening day. He was more consistent in 2010, starting 15 games and helping running back Maurice Jones-Drew to the Pro Bowl. Monroe is quickly developing into the franchise left tackle the Jaguars envisioned he would become.
