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.
2001 All-American bowl
Scappoose High School | OR
- As a senior, Anderson led Scappoose to the Oregon state football championship, and was named Oregon's Player of the Year by USA Today. His play earned him a spot in the first U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
College: Oregon State University
- Anderson started three years at Oregon State, and became the first quarterback ever to lead the school to three bowl games. His name still fills up the Oregon State record book, as he holds 20 school passing records.
NFL: Cleveland Browns, Selected in the 2005 NFL Draft, 6th Round, 213th Overall Pick
- Anderson saw his first action as a full-time starter in 2007 and did not disappoint. He threw 29 touchdowns, leading the upstart Browns a 10-win season. He also earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl.
