Under Armour All-American Game 2015: Results and Top Recruits from Showcase

Every fan of college football has been glued to the TV over the past several days for myriad bowl games. While showcase games typically get overlooked in the shuffle, the Under Armour All-American Game is one of the most prestigious.

Team Highlight came away with a 46-6 win, but recruits who got the invite showed up and showed out on the national stage. Several also announced their commitment to prestigious programs all across the country. 

Players like Jadeveon Clowney and A.J. Green made a name for themselves on the massive stage. The future looks bright for all of the players in attendance for this year's version, but nothing is promised for even the best prospects.

5-star recruits from all over gathered for the huge game but only a select few came away living up to the huge hype. Here's a look at some of best performers from the Under Armour All-American Game.

Byron Cowart, DE, Uncommitted

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Pass-rushers like Clowney and others have proved they belong in the elite programs. The latest during the UA showcase was Byron Cowart, who showed off his immense strength and athleticism.

His play was also good enough to earn him the honor of being named one of the MVPs, via Derek Tyson of ESPN.com:

The 6'4", 250-pound lineman hasn't yet made his intentions clear about which school he wants to attend. Now that he has come away with some of the biggest plays in the game, he is even more highly coveted by the top programs.

Cowart did discuss the likelihood of him going to a familiar school with an elite class already, via Chris Hays of the Orlando Sentinel:

“I would love to play with some of my teammates...playing with guys I know," Cowart said. "Being where I am going to be happy, that’s a big thing. ... A lot of my guys are already established and committed to Florida State."

Depending on where he goes from here, Cowart has a chance to completely change the landscape of college football.

Deondre Francois, QB, Florida State

Earlier in the year, Deondre Francois excelled during the Elite 11 competition. During the Under Armour All-American Game, the 4-Star quarterback balled out again with several huge plays.

He wasn't the only star committed to Florida State shining, but he was certainly the brightest. In fact, Tyson noted one of his deep passes went to a fellow commit for FSU that might be his option in the future:

Even if Jameis Winston does decide to leave FSU early, the Seminoles appear to be in good hands. Francois is one of three quarterbacks in the Noles' 2015 class, along with 4-star Kai Locksley and 3-star De'Andre Johnson.

Prior to Francois' commitment, Johnson made it clear what he thought about the competition, via Rivals.com:

Even after showing out during the showcase game, Francois still has quite a bit of work to do to replace Winston in the future. Whether it's next year or a few years down the road, Francois has a chance to be special for FSU.

Kendall Sheffield, CB, Alabama

His day on the field didn't particularly stand out, but Kendall Sheffield left fans of Alabama exuberant after the game.

A 5-star cornerback, Sheffield announced his intentions to join the Crimson Tide next season. Like several other top recruits, he made the decision during the game with plenty of fanfare, as ESPN College Football passed along:

Facing off with some of the best quarterbacks and wide receivers in the country, Sheffield still showed why he's highly regarded. Heading to a program where he can help shore up the sub-par secondary, look for Sheffield to prove his worth in the next several years.

All recruiting rankings and information courtesy of 247Sports unless otherwise noted. 

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