Danny Lang’s Navy All-American Bowl Invite Sparks Excitement—What’s Next for This Rising Star?
When a standout talent like Danny Lang from Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana steps up to accept an invitation to the Navy All-American Bowl, you know something special is brewing. This four-star defensive back is set to showcase his skills in the 26th edition of this storied event — the ultimate East vs. West showdown, taking over the Alamodome in San Antonio on January 10, 2026. It’s a convergence of football’s finest high school prospects, broadcast live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, drawing the nation’s top 100 players to battle on one of the biggest stages before college football beckons.
Lang’s nod to the game wasn’t handed out lightly — the selection committee, a powerhouse trio featuring the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN, scrutinizes only the elite. And it’s not just about donning a jersey; competing here puts players in the running for awards that carry prestige and future promise — from Player of the Year to Defensive Player of the Year and more. With just a century of the country’s best receiving this honor each year, the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl promises to be a spectacle not to be missed, streaming live on NBC and Peacock for fans everywhere.
Lang 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.Defensive back Danny Lang (Santa Ana, CA/ Mater Dei 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, Lang 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.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 BowlAs 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).
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