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Four five-star prospects will take the field in the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl on Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
The game ― previously known as the Army All-American Bowl ― will feature top high school prospects from the 2025 and 2026 recruiting classes one day after the conclusion of the 2024 College Football Playoff semifinal.
Previously, the bowl featured 594 future NFL draft picks, 247 Pro Bowl selections and 18 Heisman Trophy finalists, according to the bowl game’s website, giving college coaches a glimpse into the sport’s future.
While most of the 2025 recruiting class has signed with their respective schools, seven commitments are expected to be announced during the game, adding even more flare and dramatics to the showcase and many uncommitted 2026 prospects will have a chance to show out for future programs.
With so many blue-chip players taking the field on Saturday, here are the top players to watch in the 2025 U.S. Navy All-American Bowl:
Here are the top players to watch in the 2025 U.S. Navy All-American Bowl:
The 2025 recruiting cycle’s No. 6 prospect has been committed to Tennessee since Aug. 17 and signed with the Vols despite a late visit to Ohio State before early signing day. Sanders could step into a starting role with Tennessee as a freshman, providing a key player to protect quarterback Nico Iamaleava in 2025. According to the 247Sports Composite, Sanders is the highest-ranked player on Team East and the only current five-star.
Another offensive lineman, Babalola, is the second-highest-ranked player in the game. Babalola has been committed to the Wolverines since Oct. 21. Babalola is the highest-ranked player on Team West but one of three other prospects currently rated as five-stars by 247Sports Composite.
Lockett, a Texas commit since August, is the highest-ranked skill position player in the game. He can make an instant impact on the Longhorns next season despite the team playing in the CFP semifinal on Friday. Lockett is the No. 21 overall recruit and the No. 5 WR in the class.
Another OL on Team West, Rogers, is the last five-star recruit in the game. The Texas A&M signee committed to the Aggies on Dec. 3, the day before signing day. He de-committed from Missouri on Dec. 2 after being committed to the Tigers since July.
Here are the top 100 players of the 2025 class on each roster for the 2025 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, according to the 247Sports’ Composite rankings:
2025 West
2025 East
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