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.
2007 All-American bowl
Texas High School | TX
- Mallett was one of the premier quarterbacks in the country in the class of 2007, after throwing for 3,300 yards and 33 touchdowns and completing 64% of his passes as a senior. He was named to USA Today's All-USA team, and earned the Associated Press' Class 4A Offensive Player of the Year award. In his high school career, Mallett threw for 8,300 yards and 76 touchdowns.
College: University of Arkansas
- Mallett entered his freshmen year as Michigan's backup quarterback, but filled in nicely when Chad Henne went down. On the season, Mallett threw for 892 yards and seven touchdowns. He was preparing to become the Wolverines full-time starter in 2008, but a coaching change caused him to transfer to Arkansas. He will have to sit out the 2008 season before continuing his football career in 2009.
