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Since 2001, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has showcased the nation’s premier high school football talent in an East versus West matchup of mental, physically and emotional strength. The Bowl’s history includes a growing list of prominent alumni such as 2007 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Adrian Peterson, Heisman Trophy winners Reggie Bush and Tim Tebow, 2006 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Vince Young, Tommie Harris, and Ted Ginn, Jr.

Currently, there are more than 100 U.S. Army All-Americans playing in the NFL, football’s highest level. A record 30 U.S. Army All-Americans were selected in the 2008 NFL Draft, including six first rounders – proving yet again there are more U.S. Army All-Americans on the verge of NFL stardom.

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Reggie Bush

Running Back
2003 All-American bowl

High School: Helix High School (CA)

-Bush earned USA Today All-American honors and an invitation to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl as a senior. He rushed for 1,691, averaged 12.1 yards per carry, and scored 27 touchdowns despite missing four games with a broken wrist. Bush rushed for 66 yards on 11 carries in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

College: University of Southern California

-Bush won the 2005 Heisman Trophy after an incredible season in which he tallied 2,890 all-purpose yards. He was an All-America selection in both 2004 and 2005. He finished his college career with 6,551 all-purpose yards and 41 total touchdowns.

NFL: New Orleans Saints, Selected in the 2006 NFL Draft, 1st Round, 2nd Overall Pick.

- The addition of Bush helped kick-start the Saints, who were 3-13 in the previous season. Re-energized by the electric playmaker, the team finished 13-3 and rode the momentum all the way to the NFC Championship game. Bush earned a spot on the All-Rookie Team by putting up 1,523 total yards. He factored into the receiving game with 88 receptions, the most ever by a rookie running back. Despite missing much of last season, Bush was still named All-Pro as a punt returner, highlighted by his incredible game against the Vikings in October, during which he returned two punts for touchdowns.