Army All-American Bowl 2015: TV Info and Top Recruits to Watch in Showcase Game
New Year's Day may have been a significant day for college football, but January 3 will be no less important. On Saturday, myriad top prospects from around the country will compete in the Army All-American Bowl.
Among those top prospects, Martez Ivey is the biggest name, as the No. 1 player in the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Several other top offensive linemen will be in attendance, including Clemson commit Mitch Hyatt and future USC tackle Chuma Edoga.
Many of the top defensive players like Trent Thompson and Kahlil McKenzie will also be on the field to test the linemen. Before the game officially kicks off, here's a look at the TV info and best recruits in the showcase game.
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Game Information
Where: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
When: Saturday, Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. ET
TV: NBC
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra
| 1 | Martez Ivey, OT (Apopka, FL) | Florida, Auburn, LSU |
| 2 | Trent Thompson, DT (Albany, GA) | Georgia (Committed) |
| 3 | CeCe Jefferson, DE (Glen Saint Mary, FL) | Ole Miss, Alabama, Florida, Florida State |
| 4 | Mitch Hyatt, OL (Suwanee, GA) | Clemson (Committed) |
| 5 | Kahlil McKenzie, DE (Concord, CA) | Tennessee (Committed) |
| 6 | Rasheem Green, DT (Gardena, CA) | USC, Miami |
| 7 | Chuma Edoga, OT (Powder Springs, GA) | USC (Committed) |
| 8 | Deon Cain, WR (Tampa, FL) | Clemson (Committed) |
| 9 | Keisean Lucier-South, DE (Orange County, CA) | UCLA (Committed) |
| 10 | Justin Hilliard, LB (Cincinnati, OH) | Ohio State (Committed) |
Top Recruits
Any discussion about the top prospects in the country begins with Ivey, a physically imposing offensive lineman. Though it initially appeared he would be announcing his decision on his commitment at the Army All-American Bowl, he has decided to move the plans back.
Ivey made the news official with Blake Alderman of Rivals.com earlier this week:
Rather than announcing his decision during the game, Ivey gets a chance to prove that he's still the No. 1 player in the country. The showcase bowl gives him the spotlight in front of a national audience—similar to what he will have at a Division I college.
Even with the delay for Ivey, many still believe he will ultimately wind up with Florida. Kevin Flaherty of 247Sports offered his take on Ivey's eventual decision:
"So where is Ivey going to play his college ball? It appears the answer to that question lies in Gainesville, Fla. The Gators have long been a favorite of Ivey’s, and his 247Sports Crystal Ball reflects that, with 80 percent of his 59 predictions going the Gators’ way. ...
It also appears that the firing of Will Muschamp hasn’t affected Ivey’s process that much — of the five Crystal Ball picks made after Muschamp’s dismissal, four have him headed to Florida. That’s still 80 percent.
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One prospect potentially opposing Ivey will be CeCe Jefferson, who is also still uncommitted. A 6'2", 275-pound prospect, Jefferson still has a wide-ranging list of programs he's shown interest in.
The 2015 recruit is listed with a nine in the closing speed, athleticism and pursuit categories. Heading into the game on Saturday, Barton Simmons of 247Sports also notes which SEC team is at the top of his list:
Along with the big men in the trenches, several skill position players will also be showing out during the huge game. One of those top prospects is Devonaire Clarington, a 4-Star tight end with several teams still on his list.
Unlike Ivey, Clarington has announced he will make his commitment official on Saturday:
The crop of prospects runs deep in the Army All-American Bowl and the importance can't be overstated. Each program looking to build toward the future will be hoping to hear its name called by one of these talented players in San Antonio.
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