The Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee today announced the finalists for the prestigious Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year. Each finalist selected epitomizes a high standard of excellence in community service and athletic distinction.
The Navy All-American Bowl’s Man of the Year will be named during the 2026 All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday, January 9th in San Antonio, Texas.
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Past winners of the award include Paris Johnson Jr., Caleb Williams, and Garrett Wilson.
This year’s finalists are:
|
NAME |
POSITION |
SCHOOL |
CITY |
STATE |
|
Adam Bywater |
LB |
Olympus High School |
Holladay |
UT |
|
Micah Drescher |
K |
Hinsdale Central High School |
Hinsdale |
IL |
|
Deshonne Redeaux |
RB |
Oaks Christian School |
Westlake Village |
CA |
|
Noah Sur |
K |
Fenwick High School |
Oak Park |
IL |
|
Jax Tanner |
OL |
Rocky Mountain High School |
Meridian |
ID |
Live coverage of the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl will be presented on NBC and Peacock on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
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