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.
2006 All-American bowl
Hargrave Military Academy | VA
- Hazelton was named an All-American by several publications after posting 41 receptions for 942 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior at Hargrave. As a junior, Hazelton put up 39 catches for 784 yards and 21 total touchdowns while playing for Moore Catholic High School in New York.
College: University of Southern California
- Hazelton did not see much time in the Trojans loaded receiving corps as a true freshman, but became an immediate threat in his second year. He played in all 13 games (starting nine) and recorded 50 receptions for 540 yards and 12 touchdowns. He is expected to put up even bigger numbers as USC's number-one target in 2008.
