Navy All-American Bowl honors high school football stars Nesbitt and Taylor

The Navy All-American Bowl Road to the Dome tour recently visited Kirksville High School in Missouri to honor linebacker Blake Nesbitt as a 2027 Navy All-American, according to Yahoo Sports.

Similarly, quarterback Trae Taylor from Millard South High School in Omaha, Nebraska, was officially recognized as a 2027 Navy All-American in a live jersey presentation by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives, Yahoo Sports reported.

Both Nesbitt and Taylor will participate in the annual East vs. West matchup held inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 9, 2027. The game will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.

The Road to the Dome tour will honor 100 Navy All-Americans with live and virtual jersey presentations, with weekly releases on NBC Sports’ social platforms. The Navy All-American Bowl is a highly prestigious high school all-star event, drawing over four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance each year.

The All-American Bowl has a rich history, featuring 665 draft picks, 110 Super Bowl champions, 300 Pro Bowl selections, and 18 Heisman finalists. It is part of NBC Sports’ marquee lineup of elite events, including the Olympics, NBA, and Sunday Night Football.