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.
2008 All-American bowl
Rancho Verde High School | CA
- Smith starred early at Rancho Verde, garnering Second-Team All-League honors as a sophomore and All-Riverside County status the next year. Smith was named an All-State performer for his work on both the offensive and defensive lines following the 2007 senior season.
College: University of Southern California
- Smith showed consistent growth during his three seasons at Southern Cal, rising from backup to starter to All-Pac 10 performer in consecutive seasons. Starting all twelve games at right tackle in 2010, Smith earned the Morris Trophy, given annually to the Pac 10’s top offensive lineman.
NFL: Dallas Cowboys, Selected in the 2011 NFL Draft, 1st Round, 9th Overall
