Stanford Commit Gabriel Goroyan Just Added Serious National Prestige

Stanford-bound kicker Gabriel Goroyan earns a coveted spot in the prestigious 2027 Navy All-American Bowl, set to showcase his talents on a national stage.

Stanford commit Gabriel Goroyan has earned his place among the nation’s top high school talent.

The kicker from Westlake Village, California, and Westlake High School was officially introduced as a 2027 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation tied to the Road to the Dome tour.

Goroyan is set to take part in the East vs. West game inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, at 1 p.m.

ET on Saturday, January 9, 2027. The game will air live on NBC and Peacock and will mark the twenty-seventh anniversary of the event.

The Road to the Dome tour will recognize 100 Navy All-Americans through a mix of live and virtual jersey presentations. Those unveilings will roll out weekly across NBC Sports social platforms.

Goroyan was chosen by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, which includes the All-American Bowl, Andrew Ivins of 247Sports, Brandon Huffman of Rivals, and NXGN.

Navy All-Americans can qualify for several postseason honors, including the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award.

The All-American Bowl, owned by NBC Sports, sits alongside the network’s biggest properties, including the Olympics and Paralympics, the NBA, WNBA, Major League Baseball, Notre Dame Football, the Premier League, and Sunday Night Football, which has been primetime’s #1 show for an unprecedented 15 straight years.

Each year, the All-American Bowl draws more than four million unique television viewers and over 25,000 fans to the stadium, making it the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event. Its long list of alumni includes 665 draft picks, 110 Super Bowl champions, 300 Pro Bowl selections, and 18 Heisman finalists.

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