Meet Zachary Hays: The Punter Redefining Navy Football and Poised for All-American Glory in 2026!
Watching a punter like Zachary Hays from Southlake, Texas, rise through the ranks is something special—especially when it lands him a spot as a 2026 Navy All-American. This Wednesday, he gets his well-earned moment in the spotlight with a virtual jersey presentation on the Navy All-American Bowl’s “Road to the Dome” series, broadcast across their social media channels at 8 p.m. ET. But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Come January 10, 2026, you can catch Hays kicking it off in the iconic East vs. West showdown at San Antonio’s Alamodome, a game that’ll air live on NBC and Peacock, celebrating the event’s 26th anniversary. The “Road to the Dome” tour is no small affair either—it honors a hundred top-tier All-Americans like Hays, blending live and virtual celebrations that roll out weekly on NBC Sports’ platforms. Behind this recognition is a rigorous selection by the Navy All-American Bowl Committee (teaming up with 247Sports and NXGN), which means these athletes aren’t just stars; they’re contenders for awards that spotlight the best of the best from every angle—whether it’s Player of the Year or Defensive Player honors. The All-American Bowl itself? It’s an NBC Sports juggernaut, rubbing shoulders with giants like the Olympics, NBA, and even Sunday Night Football. With millions tuning in annually and a legacy packed with NFL draft picks, Super Bowl champs, and Heisman hopefuls, it’s a hotbed for future legends. Honestly, it’s thrilling to see a talent like Zachary Hays stepping onto this stage, poised to etch his name alongside some of football’s finest.
Punter Zachary Hays (Southlake, Texas/ Carroll High School), will be officially honored Wednesday as a 2026 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Navy All-American Bowl’s Road to the Dome digital series.
The episode will be released Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on the Navy All-American Bowl’s social platforms.
Hays will play in the annual East vs. West matchup inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 10, 2026, live on NBC and Peacock, which marks the twenty-sixth anniversary of the event.
The nationwide Road to the Dome tour, will honor 100 All-Americans with live and virtual jersey presentations. The series will be released weekly through social platforms across NBC Sports.
Hays 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, Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award.
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).
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