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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.

Aaron Hernandez
Aaron Hernandez
Tight End
2007 U.S. All-American Bowl
Bristol Central High School | CT

- An All-State performer, Hernandez set state records his senior season for receiving yards in a game (376) and receiving yards (1,807) and touchdowns (24) in a season. A two-way weapon, Hernandez dominated defensively, posting 12 sacks, three forced fumbles and four blocked kicks during his senior year.

College: University of Florida

- As a junior, Hernandez emerged as Tim Tebow’s primary receiving option, hauling in a team-high 68 passes for 850 yards and five touchdowns. His 111 career receptions are a record for Florida tight ends, as are his single-season reception and receiving yard totals. For his efforts, Hernandez received the Mackey Award (best tight end), in addition to being named a First-Team All-American and First-Team All-SEC performer.

NFL: New England Patriots, Selected in the 2010 NFL Draft, 4th Round, 113th Overall

- Despite being the youngest player in the league last year, Hernandeze had a successful rookie campaign in New England. He pulled in 45 passes for 563 yards and six touchdowns, cracking the starting lineup seven times.

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