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
Jeannette High School | PA
- Pryor led both the football and basketball teams at Jeannette to the WPIAL and PIAA titles, accounting for 58 touchdowns on the gridiron. Capping off his senior year, Pryor was named USA Today and Parade's Player of the Year, received the Ken Hall Trophy as Player of the Year and the Pete Dawkins Award as U.S. Army All-American Bowl's MVP.
College: The Ohio State University
- Pryor made an instant impact in Columbus, becoming the first true freshman to start at quarterback for Ohio State since 1978. He was named Ohio State's Offensive Freshman of the Year and Big Ten's Freshman of the Year after leading the conference in passing efficiency. Big Ten coaches have named him Preseason Player of the Year for 2009.
