Four-Star Prospect Stokes Joining 2027 Navy All-American Bowl

Major Stokes, a four-star defensive lineman from Orem High School in Utah, has officially committed to play in the 2027 Navy All-American Bowl. The event, scheduled for January 9, 2027, will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Stokes was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, which includes representatives from 247Sports, Rivals, and NXGN. He will participate in the annual East vs. West matchup, which features the top 100 high school football players in the nation. The game is set to be broadcast live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, with additional streaming available on Peacock.

Comcast Corporation, the parent company of NBC Sports, owns and operates the All-American Bowl. The event serves as a key component of Comcast’s sports media portfolio, which also includes rights to the Olympics, NBA, WNBA, and Sunday Night Football. Currently, Comcast Corporation trades at a market capitalization of approximately $87.15 billion, with shares up 1.19% in the recent session.

The All-American Bowl promotes itself as the most prestigious high school all-star event, historically boasting alumni that include 665 NFL draft picks and 110 Super Bowl champions. Stokes will be eligible for several awards associated with the game, including the Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award and the Defensive Player of the Year Award.

What to watch

• Broadcast ratings performance for the 2027 event on NBC and Peacock.
• Comcast Corporation quarterly earnings to assess the contribution of sports media assets.

Source: original release