Under Armour All-America Game 2015: Date, TV Schedule, Rosters and More

While many of the announcements were already made throughout the 2014 season, Thursday marked a special day for the nation's best football recruits as the rosters for the 2014 Under Armour All-America Game were unveiled.     

The yearly All-Star game has become a showcase for many and an all-important day for others, as some players use the national stage to declare their collegiate intentions. Last season, top running back Leonard Fournette committed to LSU, and there will undoubtedly be a few who follow in his footsteps.

Birthed in 2008, the Under Armour game has offered national audiences their first glimpse at future NFL stars. A.J. Green, Julio Jones and Jadeveon Clowney are just a few of the current pro stars who previously attended the game, held annually at Tropicana Field.

Within high school recruiting circles, the days leading up to the event have become a bonanza in and of themselves. American Family Insurance branded a "selection tour" that slowly unveils the players selected, each coming with his own individual press conference.

With the rosters announced, let's take a look at how the two rosters play out.

2015 Under Armour All-America Game Information

Date: Friday, Jan. 2

Time: 4 p.m. ET

Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida 

TV: ESPN

Live Stream: WatchESPN

2015 Under Armour All-America Game Rosters

Position	Player
QB	Kyler Murray
QB	Josh Rosen
QB	Brandon Wimbush
RB	Sotonye Jamabo
RB	Jacques Patrick
RB	Nicholas Brossette
WR	Tyron Johnson
WR	Christian Kirk
WR	Preston Williams
WR	DaMarkus Lodge
WR	Alex Ofodile
WR	Cordell Broadus
WR	Brandon Martin
WR	Paul Lucas
TE	Chris Clark
TE	Kyle Pennison
TE	Tyler Petite
OT	Sterling Jenkins
OT	Ryan Bates
OT	Jack Jones
OT	Bailey Sharp
G	Jalin Barnett
G	Fred Ulu-Perry Jr.
G	Maea Teuhema
G	Kendrick Norton
G	Tyler Jordan
C	Brian Chaffin
DE	Josh Sweat
DE	Jashon Cornell
DE	Canton Kaumatule
DE	Andrew Butcher
DE	Jalen Dalton
DT	Daylon Mack
DT	Shy Tuttle
DT	Daron Payne
DT	Adam McLean
LB	Jeffery Holland
LB	Adonis Thomas
LB	Richard McBryde
LB	John Houston Jr.
LB	Jordan Colbert
LB	Joshua McMillon
CB	Micah Abernathy
CB	Minkah Fitzpatrick
CB	Eric Glover-Williams
CB	Garrett Taylor
CB	Kevin Toliver II
S	DeShon Elliott
S	Kerryon Johnson
S	D'Anfernee McGriff
S	Rashad Roundtree
K/P	Louie Zervos
K/P	Austin Seibert
LS	Jordan Butler

Position	Player
QB	Blake Barnett
QB	Jarrett Stidham
QB	Deondre Francois
RB	Damien Harris
RB	Ronald Jones
WR	George Campbell
WR	Calvin Ridley
WR	Terry Godwin
WR	Da'Vante Phillips
WR	Equanimeous St. Brown
WR	Daylon Charlot
WR	Ray-Ray McCloud III
WR	John Burt
TE	Hale Hentges
TE	Garrett Williams
OT	Keenan Walker
OT	Drew Richmond
OT	Abdul Bello
OT	Christian Pellage
G	Lester Cotton
G	Brandon Kennedy
G	Richie Petitbon
G	Toby Weathersby
G	Joshua Wariboko
C	Tommy Hatton
DE	Byron Cowart
DE	Arden Key
DE	Sterling Johnson
DE	Clelin Ferrell
DE	Shameik Blackshear
DT	Terry Beckner Jr.
DT	Tim Settle
DT	Breiden Fehoko
DT	Jonathan Ledbetter
DT	Christian Wilkins
LB	Roquan Smith
LB	Malik Jefferson
LB	Leo Lewis
LB	Anthony Wheeler
LB	Jahvoni Simmons
LB	Darrell Williams
CB	Brian Cole
CB	Iman Marshall
CB	Kendall Sheffield
S	Shawn Burgess-Becker
S	Derwin James Jr.
S	Marcus Lewis
S	Deionte Thompson
K/P	Justin Yoon
K/P	Drew Galitz
LS	Matt Keller

Top Prospects Selected

CB Iman Marshall (No. 3 Overall Prospect, No. 1 Cornerback)

Credit: 247Sports

Most expect it's only a matter of time before Marshall officially commits to USC. 247Sports' Crystal Ball predictions give the Trojans a 100 percent chance of landing the nation's best corner, which should be telling given 41 analysts offered their thoughts.

The logic lines up. Marshall is a product of Long Beach Poly in California, and USC's national reputation is on the way up thanks to Steve Sarkisian replacing the near-toxic Lane Kiffin. An official visit to Oklahoma this weekend could change things, and Florida State's continued standing among the nation's best makes the Seminoles a strong candidate with every offer.

But odds are sometime between now and national signing day, Marshall will affirm his commitment to stay in his home state. The 6'1", 190-pound corner is one of the most polished players in his entire class. He possesses upperclassman-level ball skills and has strong fast-twitch movement, which makes up for his lack of elite speed.

With no set date for his decision, it's possible Marshall decides the Under Armour game is the perfect platform. 

DE Byron Cowart (No. 4 Overall Prospect, No. 1 Strong-Side Defensive End)

Credit: 247Sports

There is no feeling of inevitability with Cowart. The nation's top strong-side defensive end was given an 80 percent chance of signing with Florida by 247Sports' Crystal Ball predictions, but nearly everything with the Gators program is up for grabs. New head coach Jim McElwain, per Chris Low of ESPN.com, will have to work and do so quickly to keep the recruits Will Muschamp already had around.

For the ones he didn't, like the undecided Cowart, upheaval at Florida may create a new favorite. Florida State has long been seen as second in the running for the Armwood High School product. The Seminoles were given a 13 percent chance in the Crystal Ball, but that may be quite a bit higher after last weekend.

Cowart was on-hand for an unofficial visit last weekend in Tallahassee, where he watched the Seminoles defeat Florida in Muschamp's final game. He told Nick Williams of the The Tampa Tribune that Florida State has an edge at the moment, though Florida is still in the running. 

"I’m still interested. Obviously, a little more interested in Florida State, but I always knew that this could happen and I always have a backup plan," Cowart said. "At the end of the day, I am going to college for my major and not really football. Journalism, Florida is really strong in that. (I want to major in) sports broadcasting, hopefully be on Game Day one day.”

The 6'4", 250-pound defensive end said he'll make his announcement at the Under Armour Game if he has a school in place. If not, he'll wait until national signing day. 

DE Josh Sweat (No. 6 Overall Prospect, No. 1 Weak-Side Defensive End)

Credit: 247Sports

Another defensive player? What can I say, they've been especially wishy washy this year. Sweat spent a large part of the 2014 season as the top overall recruit in the nation before falling to No. 6 on more recent updates.

A pass-rushing maven, Sweat's recruitment is also almost completely up in the air. Virginia Tech and Florida State are seen as the two favorites, but he also went on official visits to Georgia and Ohio State. The Hokies, who have the advantage of residing near Sweat's Chesapeake, Virginia, home, received the final visit over the holiday weekend.

Gerry Hamilton of ESPN noted Sweat has Dec. 10 earmarked for a decision, so he'll already have a school in place by the time he makes the trip to Florida. This falls in line with expectations because Sweat will enroll at whatever university he chooses in January, hoping to get a leg up going into spring practice.

Sweat would be a massive boon for Virginia Tech, which has floundered in recent seasons under Frank Beamer. The Hokies have not won more than eight regular-season games since 2011 and have fallen off the national radar after a long stretch of BCS bowl contention. Adding someone like Sweat would be a major boost as Beamer heads into an uncertain future.

If he chooses Florida State? And then Cowart chooses Florida State? [Ships the next four ACC championships directly to Tallahassee, does not pass Go, does not collect $200].

(Note: Sweat will not participate in the game due to an injury.)

All rankings based on 247Sports' composite system

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