Notre Dame commit Abraham Sesay is set for a big moment this fall, with the Navy All-American Bowl Road to the Dome tour headed to Downingtown East High School in Exton, Pennsylvania, on October 30 to celebrate him as a 2027 Navy All-American.
Downingtown East will put Sesay in the spotlight during a school-wide pep rally, where he’ll be honored in front of classmates, teammates, family and friends.
The recognition comes with an official jersey presentation as part of the nationwide Road to the Dome tour, which will honor 100 All-Americans through live and virtual unveilings. NBC Sports says the series will roll out weekly across its social platforms.
Sesay is slated to take part in the annual East vs. West game inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, January 9, 2027, at 1 p.m.
ET. The game will air live on NBC and Peacock and marks the 27th anniversary of the event.
Road to the Dome Event Details:
What: Abraham Sesay to be officially honored as a 2027 Navy All-American and presented with his honorary Navy All-American jersey.
Where: Downingtown East High School
50 Devon Drive
Exton, PA 19341
When: October 30, 2026
Event Start Time: 11:00 AM ET
The All-American Bowl, owned by NBC Sports, sits among the network’s top-tier properties and has built a reputation as the premier high school all-star stage. The event draws more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans each year. Its list of alumni includes 665 draft picks, 110 Super Bowl champions, 300 Pro Bowl selections and 18 Heisman finalists.
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