Under Armour All-America Game 2017: Commit Tracker and Recruit Highlights

The 2017 Under Armour All-America Game will feature a sampling of elite recruits who are primed to become stars on the college level in the seasons to come.

In addition to serving as a showcase for the future in college football, a handful of prospects use the event to announce which programs they will be heading to. 

This year’s contest is no different, with five elite talents from the 2017 cycle set to announce during the game.

Which lucky programs will add potential stars to their 2017 recruiting classes?

Let’s take a look at the standouts who will be announcing their commitments on Sunday. Stay tuned here for updates on the latest developments with announcements during the game.

*Note: Players listed in alphabetical order to start. Will be updated in order as they commit during the game.

Sanjay Kirpalani is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. Unless otherwise noted, all quotes obtained firsthand and all recruiting information courtesy of Scout.com.

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4-Star S Markquese Bell

High School: Bridgeton Senior High School (Bridgeton, New Jersey)

Size: 6'2", 201 lbs.

Scout Ranking: No. 19 safety; No. 201 overall

Considering: Clemson, Maryland, Ohio State, Rutgers and Virginia Tech

His Pick: Maryland

Commitment Reaction

The recruitment of 4-star safety Markquese Bell has featured plenty of twists and turns with a handful of teams taking turns atop his leaderboard.

As Chance Linton of 247Sports detailed, the team entering the final days of his process with the most momentum appears to be Maryland.

He took official visits to all five of his finalists. Bell is a talented athlete who could also play receiver at the next level.

According to ESPN's Gerry Hamilton, Bell announced that he is headed to Maryland during the final quarter of Sunday's game.

Bell becomes the latest big win for head coach DJ Durkin and his staff, who currently have the nation's No. 12 class and the No. 3 group among Big Ten members. 

B/R Scouting Report

Bell is a long and fluid athlete who could be a playmaker at safety or receiver in college.

According to MaxPreps, Bell shined on defense, recording 76 tackles and a pair of interceptions as a senior. He also made plays as a running back, rushing for 885 yards and seven touchdowns, showcasing his versatility in the process.

Regardless of which side of the ball he plays in college, Bell is a raw talent with tremendous ceiling given his athleticism and instincts.

5-Star ATH Deangelo Gibbs

High School: Grayson High School (Loganville, Georgia)

Size: 6'2", 204 lbs.

Scout Ranking: No. 2 athlete; No. 13 overall 

Considering: Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee

His Pick: Georgia

Commitment Reaction

Deangelo Gibbs recently announced a top five that includes Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. He will be an early enrollee at whichever school he chooses.

However, as Kipp Adams of Dawgs247 notes, the feeling around his recruitment is that it will come down to a battle between the Crimson Tide and the Bulldogs.

A versatile athlete who could potentially line up at receiver or in the secondary on the next level, most schools are recruiting him as a defensive back.

According to ESPN's Derek Tyson, Gibbs will be staying close to home after he committed to Georgia during the telecast.

Gibbs becomes the top-rated prospect to commit to Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and continues the trend of Smart and his staff doing well in keeping the top Peach State talent home. 

B/R Scouting Report

Gibbs is simply a stud athlete. He played receiver and spent time at safety and corner this year for a loaded Grayson High School squad. He’s the rare talent who could contribute on both sides of the ball in college if necessary.

Having two uncles in Jake Reed and Dale Carter with NFL bloodlines, Gibbs has the knowledge and athleticism to be a difference-maker early in his college career. While most people have pegged Gibbs as a stud safety in college, I’m beginning to feel that receiver may be the position in which he possesses the highest ceiling.

4-Star LB Breon Dixon

High School: Grayson High School (Loganville, Georgia)

Size: 6'0", 218 lbs.

Scout Ranking: No. 27 outside linebacker; N/A overall

Considering: Louisville and Ole Miss

His Pick: Ole Miss

Recruitment Breakdown

Georgia was initially the school that landed a commitment from 4-star linebacker Breon Dixon. However, in the aftermath of reopening recruitment, he took official visits to Louisville, Ole Miss and TCU. According to David Johnson of 247Sports, Dixon is now down to the Cardinals and Rebels and will announce his decision during the game.

Per ESPN's Gerry Hamilton, Dixon announced his pledge to Ole Miss. Dixon's commitment is a huge win out of the state of Georgia for head coach Hugh Freeze and his staff.

Dixon becomes the third linebacker to join the Rebels 2017 class. 

B/R Scouting Report

Dixon is a bit on the light side for a linebacker, but what he lacks in size, he makes up for with a combo of speed, instincts and athleticism. Having seen him multiple times in person, he always seemed to find the ball whether in run support or pass coverage.

He’s fluid in coverage and he isn’t afraid to attack the line of scrimmage and create negative plays behind the line of scrimmage. Assuming he can add a few pounds of muscle, his instincts make him a candidate to find the field early in his career.

4-Star S Xavier McKinney

High School: Roswell High School (Roswell, Georgia)

Size: 6'1", 192 lbs.

Scout Ranking: No. 17 safety; No. 180 overall

Considering: Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and Ohio State

His Pick: Alabama

Commitment Reaction

The battle for 4-star safety Xavier McKinney will conclude as he announces a commitment during Sunday’s game. 

The Peach State defender was once committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide before reopening his recruitment.

According to BamaOnline’s Hank South, McKinney’s recruitment will likely come down to Alabama and Clemson.

Despite Clemson having some momentum in his recruitment, McKinney pulled off the rare recommitment by selecting the Crimson Tide for a second time, according to ESPN's Derek Tyson. 

McKinney joins 4-star Daniel Wright as the two safety pledges in Alabama's 2017 class, which is rated as the nation's top overall group in the 2017 cycle. 

B/R Scouting Report

McKinney is a ball-hawking safety with great instincts and the range to be a big-time safety in college. According to MaxPreps, McKinney recorded 82 tackles with seven interceptions and nine passes defended as a senior.

His biggest adjustment will be the physicality at the next level to become a force against the run. However, with his size, athleticism and instincts, he has the skill set necessary to contribute early in his career.

4-Star LB Nathan Proctor

High School: Lackey High School (Indian Head, Maryland)

Size: 6'3", 220 lbs.

Scout Ranking: No. 11 outside linebacker; No. 161 overall

Considering: Penn State, Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech

His Pick: Virginia Tech

Commitment Reaction

According to Adam Friedman of Rivals, 4-star linebacker Nathan Proctor will make his commitment during the game on Sunday.

He’s down to a final three of Penn State, Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech.

According to Evan G. Watkins of 247Sports, Proctor’s lone official visit came last month when he checked out the Hokies.

However, he will still take visits to his other two finalists later in January. As noted by ESPN's Gerry Hamilton, Proctor committed to Virginia Tech just before the game kicked off.

With his selecting Virginia Tech, the Hokies now have four linebackers committed in their 2017 class. Proctor is now the top-rated prospect for head coach Justin Fuente and his staff, which illustrates the importance of his pledge. 

B/R Scouting Report

Proctor is a versatile defender who has the athleticism and range to cover a lot of ground as an outside linebacker. He also brings added value with his pass-rush skills when coming off the edge.

According to MaxPreps, Proctor tallied 74 tackles with eight sacks and 14 quarterback hurries as a senior. He is comfortable attacking the line of scrimmage and in space chasing down speedy running backs and receivers. His biggest adjustment in college will be matching up against backs, tight ends and receivers in pass coverage.