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Navy All-American Bowl: Which Florida high school football players are in the All-Star Game?

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Some of Florida’s best football players will get another chance to shine in a high school game Saturday at the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl.

Eleven players from the Sunshine State, including quarterbacks Ty Hawkins and Noah Grubbs, are on the roster for the annual all-star game.

The game will begin at 1 p.m. and will be played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Three juniors – Monarch receiver Jabari Brady, Cardinal Mooney defensive lineman Elijah Golden and Grubbs – are expected to participate in the game. While the The FHSAA determined that juniors who participated in the Under Armor All-America game violated state regulations.juniors are eligible to play in the Navy All-American Bowl because it is held out of state.

Here’s a look at the Florida players on the Navy All-American Bowl rosters.

East List

IMG 2025 QB Ty Hawkins

Quarterback Ty Hawkins (#2) during practice Friday, August 2, 2024 at IMG Academy Football Media Day in Bradenton, Florida.Quarterback Ty Hawkins (#2) during practice Friday, August 2, 2024 at IMG Academy Football Media Day in Bradenton, Florida.

Quarterback Ty Hawkins (#2) during practice Friday, August 2, 2024 at IMG Academy Football Media Day in Bradenton, Florida.

Hawkins, a Texas native, signed with SMU in December after guiding the Ascenders to a 7-2 record in his lone season at IMG. Hawkins is No. 30 in 2025 USA Today Florida Network Top 100 and is the highest-ranked quarterback on the roster.

Venice 2025 WR Winston Watkins Jr.

Winston Watkins Jr., a wide receiver from Venice High School, announced he will play football for Ole Miss during a signing party at the Stars Complex in Fort Myers on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Watkins is from Fort Myers, but played at several Florida high schools including IMG, First Baptist and Venice.Winston Watkins Jr., a wide receiver from Venice High School, announced he will play football for Ole Miss during a signing party at the Stars Complex in Fort Myers on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Watkins is from Fort Myers, but played at several Florida high schools including IMG, First Baptist and Venice.

Winston Watkins Jr., a wide receiver from Venice High School, announced he will play football for Ole Miss during a signing party at the Stars Complex in Fort Myers on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Watkins is from Fort Myers, but played at several Florida high schools including IMG, First Baptist and Venice.

Watkins (No. 35 in the top 100) has caught 94 passes for 1,151 yards and 17 touchdowns and also rushed for eight scores in 2024. The Ole Miss signee played in Venice Class 7A state title victory with three total touchdowns.

Mandarin 2025 WR Jaime Ffrench Jr.

Mandarin's Jaime Ffrench (2) makes a one-handed reception against Bolles' Santana Starks (12) during the first quarter of a high school football game Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Fla. . Mandarin beat Bolles 35-14.Mandarin's Jaime Ffrench (2) makes a one-handed reception against Bolles' Santana Starks (12) during the first quarter of a high school football game Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Fla. . Mandarin beat Bolles 35-14.

Mandarin’s Jaime Ffrench (2) makes a one-handed reception against Bolles’ Santana Starks (12) during the first quarter of a high school football game Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Fla. . Mandarin beat Bolles 35-14.

The Texas signee crowned a outstanding high school career with 35 catches for 621 yards and two touchdowns in 2024. French (No. 4 in the top 100) has caught 149 passes for 2,655 yards and 23 touchdowns in four college seasons.

Monarch 2026 WR Jabari Brady

Brady is the nation’s No. 11 junior wide receiver in the 247Sports composite rankings. He has over 30 offers, including Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Oregon.

Homestead 2025 WR Cortez Mills Jr.

Mills, who struggled with injuries in the first half of the season, moved from Oklahoma to Nebraska early in the signing period. Mills (No. 23 in the top 100) caught 79 passes for 1,640 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2023 when he helped the Broncos reach the Class 3M state championship game.

Cardinal Mooney 2026 DL Elijah Golden

Elijah Golden, defensive end, Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, Herald-Tribune 2024 All-Area Football Defense Team.Elijah Golden, defensive end, Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, Herald-Tribune 2024 All-Area Football Defense Team.

Elijah Golden, defensive end, Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, Herald-Tribune 2024 All-Area Football Defense Team.

Golden had 61 tackles, 29 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in 11 games at Cardinal Mooney after transferring from IMG. Ranked the No. 27 defensive tackle in the 2026 class on the 247Sports composite, Golden’s offers include Florida, Michigan and Notre Dame.

Buchholz 2025 EDGE Nic Clayton

Buchholz High School football player Nicholas Clayton shows off his tattoos before signing his letter of intent. Elijah Daniels, Cain McDonald and Nicholas Clayton all signed their letters of intent to their respective colleges on Wednesday afternoon, December 4, 2024. Daniels signed with Austin Peay, three-star defensive lineman McDonald signed with Coastal Carolina University and four-star edge rusher Nicholas. Clayton signed with Wisconsin at Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Fla. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner)Buchholz High School football player Nicholas Clayton shows off his tattoos before signing his letter of intent. Elijah Daniels, Cain McDonald and Nicholas Clayton all signed their letters of intent to their respective colleges on Wednesday afternoon, December 4, 2024. Daniels signed with Austin Peay, three-star defensive lineman McDonald signed with Coastal Carolina University and four-star edge rusher Nicholas. Clayton signed with Wisconsin at Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Fla. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner)

Clayton (No. 37 in the top 100) had 57 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and six sacks in 2024 and helped Buchholz reach the Class 6A state semifinals for the third straight season. Clayton signed with Wisconsin in December.

Mandarin 2025 S Hylton Stubbs

Mandarin safety Hylton (Drake) Stubbs, surrounded by his family, signs with Florida Gators football on December 4, 2024.Mandarin safety Hylton (Drake) Stubbs, surrounded by his family, signs with Florida Gators football on December 4, 2024.

Mandarin safety Hylton (Drake) Stubbs, surrounded by his family, signs with Florida Gators football on December 4, 2024.

Stubbs (No. 8 in the top 100) has 54 tackles, eight tackles for loss, two interceptions, four assists and three forced fumbles in 2024. transferred from Miami to Florida days before the early signing period.

Booker T. Washington 2025 CB Ben Hanks Jr.

Hanks (No. 18 in the top 100) had 40 tackles and 13 interceptions and added three touchdowns for Booker T’s Class 2A state semifinal team. He is a Florida Legacy Signer. His father was a two-time first-team All-SEC selection for the Gators.

First Baptist 2025 DB Bradley Martino

Bradley Martino smiles after signing his letter of intent to play football at the University of Minnesota during a signing ceremony at First Baptist Academy in Naples, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.Bradley Martino smiles after signing his letter of intent to play football at the University of Minnesota during a signing ceremony at First Baptist Academy in Naples, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.

Bradley Martino smiles after signing his letter of intent to play football at the University of Minnesota during a signing ceremony at First Baptist Academy in Naples, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.

Martino was a two-way star for FBA in 2024. He caught 53 passes for 974 yards and 15 touchdowns and recorded 11 tackles with two interceptions and three passes defended. Martino (No. 68 in the top 100) signed with Minnesota in December.

West List

Lake Mary 2026 QB Noah Grubbs

Lake Mary quarterback Noah Grubbs looks down.Lake Mary quarterback Noah Grubbs looks down.

Lake Mary quarterback Noah Grubbs looks down.

Grubbs, a commitment to Notre-Dameis the nation’s No. 13 junior quarterback in the 247Sports composite rankings. Grubbs, who led Lake Mary to the 2024 Class 7A state championship game, threw for 8,287 yards and 103 touchdowns in three varsity seasons.

When is the US Navy All-America Bowl?

Date: Saturday January 11

Time: 1 p.m.

Location: Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas

The 2025 US Navy All-America Bowl will take place on Saturday, January 11 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

What channel is the US Navy All-America Bowl?

TV channel: BNC

Streaming: Peacock | Fubo (free trial)

The 2025 US Navy All-American Bowl will be broadcast live on NBC. Streaming options are available on the NBC Sports app, Peacock or Fubowhich offers potential subscribers a free trial.

Rosters for the 2025 US Navy All-America Bowl

The 2025 US Navy All-American Bowl will be played between “2025 East” and “2025 West”. Click here for a complete breakdown of each team’s roster.

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This article originally appeared on the Sarasota Herald-Tribune: 11 Florda High School Football Players in the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl. How to Watch

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