UCLA commit Colton McKibben is officially headed to the 2027 Navy All-American Bowl.
The linebacker from Carlsbad, New Mexico, and Carlsbad High School was honored with a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour, earning his spot among the nation’s top high school players.
McKibben will take part in the annual East vs. West game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, January 9, 2027.
The game is set for 1 p.m. ET and will air live on NBC and Peacock.
It also marks the 27th anniversary of the event.
The Road to the Dome tour will recognize 100 Navy All-Americans this year through a mix of live and virtual jersey presentations, with the series rolling out weekly across NBC Sports social platforms.
McKibben 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. As a Navy All-American, he is eligible for 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 some of 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. It remains the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event, drawing more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance 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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