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.
2002 All-American bowl
Madison High School | TX
- Young ended a stellar high school career by leading his team to a 13-1 record as a senior. He threw for more than 5,000 yards, while rushing for close to 4,000, during his time at Madison. The 6'5" dual-threat quarterback was considered the nation's top prospect coming out of high school, and earned MVP honors at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl after throwing for 90 yards and rushing for 81 more.
College: University of Texas
Young began his college career in 2003, by earning Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year honors, but racked up accolades as a junior in 2005, winning the Maxwell Award, given to the nation's top player, and finishing as the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy. His talent also helped earn him the Davey O'Brien Award, given to the nation's top quarterback. Young was named a consensus First-Team All-American, and was unanimously chosen as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.
NFL: Tennessee Titans, Selected in the 2006 NFL Draft, 1st Round, 3rd Overall Pick
- Young was an immediate sparkplug for the Titans. Young's heroics nearly led them back to the playoffs in his rookie season. He quickly became one of the most exciting players in the league, and earned NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Due to injury, Young started just three games in the 2008 season.
