
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.
2005 All-American bowl
Alief Taylor High School | TX
- The 6'6" Bennett was a star, both on the gridiron and the basketball court, in high school. Starting at tight end for three years, he was named All-District twice and received All-State honors his senior season. His skills in basketball led him to declare for the 2005 NBA Draft, where he went undrafted.
College: Texas A&M University
- Bennett was a fixture in the Texas A&M offense from his very first game, being named a Freshman-All American. He continued to produce as a sophomore, earning Second-Team All-Big 12 honors and being named a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award, given to the nation's top tight end. Bennett finished his career in College Station with 105 receptions, 1,246 yards and ten touchdowns. He left as the most productive tight end in school history. Bennett was also the first Texas A&M athlete in 38 years to letter in both basketball and football.
NFL: Dallas Cowboys, Selected in the 2008 NFL Draft, 2nd Round, 61st Overall
- Despite playing behind perennial Pro-Bowler Jason Witten, Bennett had a very productive rookie year, catching 20 passes for 283 yards and four touchdowns.
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