UCLA commit Colton McKibben is set to receive a major honor as part of the Navy All-American Bowl’s Road to the Dome digital series.
McKibben, a linebacker from Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, New Mexico, will be officially recognized as a 2027 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation. The episode is scheduled to drop November 11 at 8 p.m. ET on the Navy All-American Bowl’s social platforms.
He’ll also take part in the annual East vs. West game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, January 9, 2027.
That kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET, with the game airing live on NBC and Peacock.
The 2027 edition will mark the event’s twenty-seventh anniversary.
The Road to the Dome tour will honor 100 All-Americans through a mix of live and virtual jersey presentations, with new episodes rolling out weekly across NBC Sports social platforms.
McKibben earned his selection from the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, which includes the All-American Bowl, Andrew Ivins of 247Sports, Brandon Huffman of Rivals, and NXGN. As a Navy All-American, he becomes eligible for several postseason honors: 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 sits within NBC Sports’ portfolio of major events, alongside the Olympics and Paralympics, the NBA, WNBA, Major League Baseball, Notre Dame Football, the Premier League, and Sunday Night Football. The bowl bills itself as the nation’s premier high school all-star showcase, drawing more than four million unique television viewers and over 25,000 fans each year. Its alumni list includes 665 draft picks, 110 Super Bowl champions, 300 Pro Bowl selections, and 18 Heisman finalists.
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