Running back Kedren Young from Lufkin, TX, representing Lufkin High School, has officially accepted his invitation to participate in the prestigious 2024 All-American Bowl. As one of the nation’s top high school football players, Young will showcase his skills in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. This exciting event will be broadcast live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and it will gather the top 100 high school football players in the country.
Young earned his spot in the All-American Bowl through the rigorous selection process conducted by the All-American Bowl Selection Committee, which includes representatives from the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NexGen founder Brent Williams. Being selected for this honor also makes Young eligible for prestigious awards such as the All-American Bowl Player of the Year, the Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year, the Defensive Player of the Year, the All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and the All-American Bowl MVP.
The All-American Bowl jersey is a coveted symbol, with only 100 football players receiving the privilege of wearing it each year. This event marks the culmination of each player’s high school career and celebrates their achievements. The 24th edition of the All-American Bowl will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, and will be presented live on NBC and Peacock.
As part of NBC Sports’ prestigious lineup of events, the All-American Bowl joins the ranks of the Olympics, the Premier League, and Sunday Night Football, the number one primetime show since 2011. Renowned for its viewership and acclaim, the All-American Bowl attracts over 4,100,000 unique television viewers and over 20,000 attendees. The event’s history and tradition are unparalleled, with 562 draft picks, 97 Super Bowl champions, 217 Pro Bowl selections, and 17 Heisman finalists, including notable names like Bryce Young, Christian McCaffrey, Tim Tebow, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, and Trevor Lawrence. For more information, visit NBCSports.com/AllAmericanBowl or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).
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