All-American Bowl (high school football)

Notable alumni include Andrew Luck, Adrian Peterson, Odell Beckham Jr., Eric Berry, Tim Tebow, Joe Thomas, Tyron Smith, Robert Quinn, C. J. Mosley, DeMarco Murray, and Chase Young.

The event was orchestrated by Dale Dougherty, whose unwavering determination led to the participation of high schools nationwide in this inaugural spectacle.

Dougherty's vision culminated in a national selection process, spearheaded by a network of sportswriters, to identify the country's top graduated seniors.

Esteemed coaches Jim Morgans and Tom Hoak helmed the East and West teams, respectively, showcasing exceptional talent on both sides.

The event featured an impressive roster, with 63 out of the top 66 high school football players nationwide committing to participate.

Notable names like Lamont Green, Bo Barzilauskas, Rasheed Simmons, Ryan Clement, Amp Campbell, Marcus Nash, Jason McCullough, and Dan Drogan were among the participants, each boasting remarkable achievements in their respective positions.

Efforts were made to secure corporate sponsorships, offering various packages ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to involve businesses in supporting the event.

The All-American Bowl not only stood as a significant sporting event but also symbolized a pioneering effort in high school football.

It united the nation's top talent on a grand stage, setting the precedent for future editions of this prestigious showcase.

The United States Army served as title sponsor of the game until 2017, when it announced that it would not renew its sponsorship past the 2018 edition.

[2] As a result, the game became a platform for participating college prospects to announce a verbal commitment to their future university.

There were plans to leverage NBC's other platforms, including NBCSN, and SportsEngine (a provider of digital media services oriented towards youth and amateur sports) as part of promotion and coverage of the game.

In place of the game, NBC scheduled an All-American Bowl: Declaration Day special on January 2, 2021, to honor top players of the 2020 season and air commitment announcements.

The only other schools with more than 10 selections are Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei, Bellflower (CA) St. John Bosco, Fort Lauderdale (FL) American Heritage, Buford (GA) Buford and Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas.