ESPN 300 outside linebacker Jordan Colbert was presented with his Under Armour All-America Game jersey Thursday afternoon in a ceremony sponsored by American Family Insurance. The ceremony took place in front of family, friends, teammates and classmates on the campus of Griffin High in Griffin, Georgia.
For Auburn commitment Colbert, the opportunity to play in the 2015 Under Armour All-America Game is a blessing.
"It’s just a great blessing and a very large accomplishment," Colbert said. "Te be part of a unique experience like this and be part of all the great talent in the game is a blessing,"
Like 2011 Under Armour All-America Game and Griffin High alumni Xavier Dickson, Colbert is hoping to help pave the way for future Under Armour All-America Game selections from the uber-talented program.
"Hopefully it helps set a standard for the younger guys here [Griffin High], the freshmen and sophomores. Hopefully this gives them a goal to shoot for during their senior seasons."
Colbert is one of 11 prospects from the state of Georgia to be selected in the prestigious game, and one of 56 prospect from the Peach State in the past six years to take part in the Under Armour All-America Game.
Colbert is one of five Auburn commitments in the 2015 game, joining offensive tackle Bailey Sharp (No.228 in the ESPN300) , athlete D'Anfernee McGriff (No. 213), outside linebacker Richard McBryde (No. 65) and No. 29-overall Kerryon Johnson.
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EIGHT QUESTIONS WITH COLBERT
Who is one player you are looking forward to competing against?
Colbert: There are going to be so many great athletes out there, I can’t pick one. I’m just looking forward to the entire challenge of competing against all of the best.
If you were to start a team with any other player in your class, who would it be and why?
Colbert: I would start a team with Kerryon Johnson. He’s got rare talent. When I watched him on HUDL, he was good in space, very athletic and had speed. He’s got everything you want in a back and athlete. Talking to him, he’s a good leader and is a real positive for any team with his leadership ability.
Who is the best player to ever play in the Under Armour game that you know of?
Colbert: I mean, that is a tough one. There are so many great players that have played in the Under Armour Game. I really don’t know because there are so many.
What is your earliest football memory? What about college football?
Colbert: My earliest memory would be when I was seven or eight. We went to the championship, and it was like the Super Bowl for me. We got to play at the high school stadium [Griffin], and I scored a TD on a 40-yard go route. It was a big deal because it was on the high school field.
Which football player did you idolize or want to be like when you were a kid?
Colbert: The player I wanted to be like on the field actually died. I have always wanted to play like Sean Taylor. He was a great player.
If you could take on any pro player in their sport, who would it be?
Colbert: I would actually want it to be track. I would like to race against Usain Bolt. I would want to see his speed up close.
What number do you wear and why?
Colbert: I wear No. 2. I was No. 2 this year because my cousin was No. 2 as a senior, and he passed it on to me. We have No. 21 and No. 12 as numbers in our family, too. My dad played basketball and wore those.
What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
Colbert: That I’m a yo-yo superstar [laughing]. I’m actually a yo-yo, juggling and jump rope superstar. I got a star for all of these achievements in elementary school [laughing].
