Ahmad Hudson’s Stunning 2026 Navy All-American Bowl Commitment Sends Shockwaves Through College Football World

Ahmad Hudson, a standout tight end hailing from Ruston High School in Louisiana, has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl—a stage reserved exclusively for the crème de la crème of high school gridiron talent. This four-star phenom earned his spot among the elite 100 players set to clash in the storied East vs. West battle on January 10, 2026, at San Antonio’s Alamodome. Mark your calendars because this isn’t just any game; it’s a nationally televised spectacle airing live on NBC, showcasing future stars destined for greatness. Picked by a discerning selection crew featuring the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN experts, Hudson’s invitation places him among those in the running for prestigious honors like Player of the Year and Game MVP. Each year, only a century of athletes get to don the Navy All-American jersey—this is their proving ground, their spotlight. And this year’s showdown promises to uphold a legacy unlike any other, with legacies spanning Super Bowl champions and Heisman finalists. Curious to dive deeper? LEARN MORE.

Tight end Ahmad Hudson (Ruston, LA/ Ruston High School), the four-star prosect 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, Hudson 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.About the All-American BowlOnly 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.

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 Premier League, and primetime’s #1 show for an unprecedented 13 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).
Hudson 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.