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U.S. ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL ALUMNI

U.S. ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL ALUMNI

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: Adrian Peterson, Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow, 2012 #1 NFL Draft Pick Andrew Luck, Marcus Lattimore and Robert Woods among many more.

As of the start of NFL training camps, there are more than 200 U.S. Army All-American Bowl alumni on NFL rosters. During the 2012 NFL Draft, 22 U.S. Army All-Americans were selected, including six first round selections. An incredible total of 51 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.

Vernon Davis
Vernon Davis
Tight End
2003 All-American bowl
Dunbar High School | DC

- Davis was a three-year starter on both sides of the ball while at Dunbar. He was chosen as a Second-Team All-USA performer by USA Today for his efforts during his senior season.

College: University of Maryland

- Davis was a consensus pick for both the All-ACC and All-American teams in his final season at Maryland (2005). That same season, he was selected as a finalist for the Mackey Award (best tight end).  

NFL: San Francisco 49ers, Selected in the 2006 NFL Draft, 1st Round, 6th Overall
    
- A matchup nightmare given his combination of size and speed, Davis’ breakthrough season came in 2009. A Pro Bowler, Davis hauled in 78 passes for 965 yards and tied for the league lead with 13 receiving touchdowns.  This earned him a new contract, making him the highest-paid tight end in the league. Davis didn’t disappoint, racking up 914 yards and 7 touchdowns.


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