Nominees epitomize a high standard of excellence in both community service and athletic distinction
STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 18, 2023 – The All-American Bowl Selection Committee today announced the finalists for the prestigious All-American Bowl’s Man of the Year. Each finalist selected epitomizes a high standard of excellence in community service and athletic distinction.
The All-American Bowl’s Man of the Year winner will be named during the 2024 All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday, January 5th in San Antonio, Texas.
Past winners of the award include Paris Johnson Jr., Caleb Williams, and Garrett Wilson.
This year’s finalists are:
NAME | POSITION | SCHOOL | CITY | STATE |
Hevin Brown-Shuler | DL | Pace Academy | Atlanta | GA |
Hauss Hejny | QB | Aledo High School | Aledo | TX |
Grant Mills | LS | Cannon School | Concord | NC |
Payton Pierce | LB | Lovejoy High School | Lucas | TX |
Peyton Woodyard | DB | St. John Bosco High School | Bellflower | CA |
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