Garyon Hobbs’ Navy All-American Bowl Invite Sparks Excitement—What’s Next for the Rising Star?

Alright, here’s the scoop—Garyon Hobbs, a standout defensive back hailing from Louisville’s Atherton High, just locked in his spot for the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl, that can’t-miss showdown featuring the nation’s elite high school football talent. Mark your calendars for January 10, 2026, because Hobbs will be suiting up in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, battling it out in the high-stakes East vs. West clash. This isn’t just any game—it’s the pinnacle stage for the top 100 prep players, broadcast live on NBC, spotlighting future stars ready to make their mark. Selected through a rigorous process by a panel of scouting heavyweights—including 247Sports and NXGN—Hobbs now joins an exclusive fraternity where players vie for prestigious honors like Player of the Year and game MVP. Trust me when I say, this is where football dreams begin to take flight. LEARN MORE

Defensive back Garyon Hobbs (Louisville, KY/ Atherton High School), the three-star prospect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty sixth edition of the Navy All-American Bowl, Hobbs will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation’s top 100 high school football players.

Hobbs was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are 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.

Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock.

About the All-American Bowl

As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics and Paralympics, the NBA, WNBA, Notre Dame Football, the Premier League, and primetime’s #1 show for an unprecedented 14 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 631 draft picks; 103 Super Bowl champions; 274 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit nbcsports.com/college-football/navy-all-american-bowl or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).