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.
2003 All-American bowl
Chatfield High School | CO
- In his senior season at Chatfield, White rushed for 1,683 yards and 21 touchdowns, earning him a Class 5A First-Team All-State recognition. White ended his illustrious high school career as Colorado's all-time rushing leader, registering 7,803 yards.
College: University of Southern California
- White was a part of USC's explosive attack that won back-to-back National Championships in 2003 and 2004. He was named Pac 10 Offensive Freshmen of the Year in 2003. White holds the record for most rushing touchdowns in school history, with 52. He was named an Associated Press All-American in 2005.
NFL: Tennessee Titans, Selected in the 2006 NFL Draft, 2nd Round, 45th Overall Pick
- White is a bruising running back who also possesses good agility for a back his size. He was primarily a backup during his rookie season, but took over the starting job in 2007, and responded with a 1,100-yard campaign. In 2008, White split time but was the feature short-yardage and red-zone back, scoring 15 touchdowns, which tied him for first in the AFC. He had a trio of two-touchdown games and his first career three-touchdown game last year.
