The All-American Bowl Selection Committee announced the winner for the prestigious All-American Bowl’s Player of the Year Award. Caleb Downs (Hoschton, GA/ Mill Creek H.S.) was named the winner of the award which is given annually to the nation’s most outstanding high school senior football player and is the most distinguished individual award given in high school football.
All-American Bowl Player of the Year 🏆
Congratulations to Caleb Downs (@caleb_downs2) from Mill Creek H.S. #RollTide#theG23ATESTshow 🎶 #AllAmericanBowl 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/pqa1MZFaqU
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According to 247Sports, Downs is a five-star prospect and the No. 1 overall safety in the nation. During his senior season he accounted for over 850 yards of total offense and 24 total touchdowns. Downs also recorded 83 tackles and 5 interceptions on the defensive side of the ball. He led his school to their first ever football state championship title. Downs will play football at the University of Alabama next fall.
Past winners of the award include Adrian Peterson, Trevor Lawrence, and Bryce Young.
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