ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The 2015 Under Armour All-America Game is in the books, wrapping up a great week of competition among the nation’s top recruits. The action at the game was a lopsided victory for Team Highlight.
Here are some of the top sights and sounds from the game.
#TeamArmour's @5_go_live_5 @R_Mcbryde15 and @JayRock_9 lookin' fresh in the #UA gear #UAALLAMERICA pic.twitter.com/WKJalY70TI
— All-America Game (@AllAmericaGame) January 2, 2015ESPN 300 running back Ronald Jones II started off the day's decisions.
Ronald Jones II picking the Trojans. #UAALLAMERICA pic.twitter.com/j4DIG3Q09R
— RecruitingNation (@ESPNRNFball) January 2, 2015Shortly after Ronald Jones, Virginia Tech picked up ESPN 300 DT Tim Settle.
Tim Settle representing the #Hokies. #UAALLAMERICA pic.twitter.com/NIrQ4MQDi1
— RecruitingNation (@ESPNRNFball) January 2, 2015Daylon Mack was a constant presence in Team Highlight's backfield. ESPN 300 running back Damien Harris didn't see this coming.
From a few plays back: #TeamArmour DT @DaylonMack BLOWS UP @Damien_D1Harris #UAALLAMERICA https://t.co/NBac2yHkSO
— All-America Game (@AllAmericaGame) January 2, 2015Daylon Mack drops Blake Barnett. #UAALLAMERICA pic.twitter.com/wqcY9zkfCv
— RecruitingNation (@ESPNRNFball) January 2, 2015During the second quarter, ESPN 300 No. 50 Da'Ron Payne added to an already loaded Alabama class.
Da'Ron picking the Tide. #UAALLAMERICA pic.twitter.com/1L0JCjqTzr
— RecruitingNation (@ESPNRNFball) January 2, 2015QB Deondre Francois, a four-star Florida State commit, said this week that Florida is now after him. While there's still a month until signing day, he certainly seems solid to FSU.
@DerekTysonESPN keep dreaming #UF https://t.co/xjrkHUWvlM
— TPingel (@legniprovert) January 2, 2015By halftime, Team Highlight was thoroughly in control and five-star cornerback Iman Marshall had one word for how the game was going.
Leading 32-6 at the half, #TeamHighlight's @iman_marshall8 offers up his assessment... #UAALLAMERICA https://t.co/OeUPVxuutJ
— All-America Game (@AllAmericaGame) January 2, 2015LSU added four-star receiver Tyron Johnson, the No. 25 overall player.
#ESPN300 WR Tyron Johnson commits to LSU. pic.twitter.com/CmXppad2ho
— RecruitingNation (@ESPNRNFball) January 2, 2015Parents came to enjoy the game this week and the most vocal was Texas Tech commit Breiden Fehoko's family.
Breiden Fehoko's family has been loud and proud all week. #UAALLAMERICA #GunsUp pic.twitter.com/iwaiqxqBBG
— RecruitingNation (@ESPNRNFball) January 2, 2015Then, of course, there's proud papa Snoop Dogg taking a break from watching his son Cordell Broadus.
#SnoopAnalyst #UAALLAMERICA pic.twitter.com/Q4l6ma95oH
— RecruitingNation (@ESPNRNFball) January 2, 2015In the third quarter, Texas added linebacker Anthony Wheeler.
Here's Anthony Wheeler picking Texas. http://t.co/JJO8MgjY3I
— RecruitingNation (@ESPNRNFball) January 2, 2015Team Highlight continued to roll in the second half with Alabama quarterback commit Blake Barnett hitting Florida State WR commit Da'Vante Phillips.
Well that was quick! After a fumble recovery, @BlakeBarnett_8 finds @duckedoff_v5 for six more. 39-6. #UAALLAMERICA https://t.co/U0KwaYkfRS
— All-America Game (@AllAmericaGame) January 2, 2015And then of course, five-star Byron Cowart just does what he does.
Well one thing's for sure - @ByronHawkStar99 is out here PUNISHING people. #TeamHighlight #UAALLAMERICA https://t.co/iMTmIqJIDB
— All-America Game (@AllAmericaGame) January 2, 2015The last commitment of the night was the biggest, and Alabama added to its riches with five-star cornerback Kendall Sheffield.
HUGE pick-up for Alabama. Five-star CB Kendall Sheffield. pic.twitter.com/qtQfLB6sdg
— RecruitingNation (@ESPNRNFball) January 2, 2015#Bama now has 24 commitments including 19, yes 19, ranked in the #ESPN300.
— Derek Tyson (@DerekTysonESPN) January 2, 2015New #Bama commit Kendall Sheffield signing an autograph for a young Alabama fan. pic.twitter.com/dcionlxv1i
— Derek Tyson (@DerekTysonESPN) January 3, 2015