Top high school football talent will take the field Saturday for the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl, featuring multiple uncommitted prospects from the nation’s elite recruiting classes.
NBC will broadcast the annual all-star showcase at 1 p.m. ET from the Alamodome in San Antonio.
The game includes several players ranked in the top 20 nationally by 247Sports for both the 2026 and 2027 recruiting classes. Multiple participants are expected to announce their college commitments during the broadcast.
Chris Henry Jr., the Mater Dei wide receiver and Ohio State commit, headlines the West roster. The son of former NFL receiver Chris Henry brings elite bloodlines to Saturday’s showcase.
He’ll be joined by an impressive collection of pass-catchers. Tristen Keys, the top-rated 2026 wide receiver and Tennessee signee, leads the East team’s receiving corps. The 2027 class is represented by elite receiver Nick Lennear and top-rated tight end Ahmad Hudson.
How to Watch
• TV: NBC
• Streaming: Peacock
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Saturday
• Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
Paul Burmeister and Anthony Herron will handle play-by-play and analysis. Lewis Johnson and Marty Snider serve as sideline reporters.
Peacock’s live stream provides an alternative viewing option for cord-cutters. The service features extensive sports programming including NFL Sunday Night Football, NBA games, Big Ten athletics, Premier League soccer and Olympic coverage.
East vs. West Rosters
The East roster features three quarterbacks competing for snaps. Peter Bourque from Tabor Academy leads a group that includes Briggs Cherry (Baylor School) and Will Mencl (Chandler High School).
Keys anchors an East receiving unit that includes Aaron Gregory, Joel Wyatt and 2027 standout Lennear from Miami Northwestern.
The West quarterback rotation includes Malachi Zeigler (Benton High School), Corey Dailey (Seguin) and Carson White (Iowa Colony).
Henry Jr. leads a West receiving corps featuring fellow Mater Dei teammate Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and St. John Bosco’s Madden Williams.
Recruiting Impact
Several uncommitted prospects will use Saturday’s national stage to announce their college decisions. The timing aligns with the final weeks before National Signing Day in February.
The game traditionally serves as a launching pad for players headed to major college programs. Past participants have gone on to successful careers in the Power Five conferences and beyond.
247Sports rankings heavily influence the roster selections, ensuring the nation’s top prospects compete against elite competition before heading to college campuses.
Saturday’s showcase represents the culmination of high school careers for participants across multiple graduating classes. The event provides a final opportunity for evaluation by college coaches and NFL scouts looking ahead to future draft classes.
The Navy All-American Bowl continues its tradition of highlighting the sport’s next generation of stars in prime time on network television.
