All-American Bowl: Overall Top Performers

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Saturday saw dozens of the nation’s top prospects play in the nationally-televised All-American Bowl inside the Alamodome. The game was the culmination of a week of action which included four practices.

On3 was on hand all week to take in the action. Here are our top performers from the week, which combines what we saw in the practices and in Saturday’s game.

All-American Bowl Roster | Day 1 Top Performers | Day 2 Top Performers | Day 3 Top Performers

On3 MVP: Keon Keeley – Alabama

In a game with a ton of top prospects on the line of scrimmage, Keon Keeley stood out above the rest. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound pass rusher entered All-American Bowl week as the highest-rated prospect on hand and lived up to the billing. Keeley had a dominant first day of practice with some eye-popping reps in 1-on-1’s. We didn’t see him lose a 1-on-1 rep over the course of the week. He also made a number of plays, including several sacks, during live team periods. The Tampa (Fla.) Berkeley Prep standout made his presence felt during Saturday’s game as well with a sack, several tackles and pressures while working as left defensive end. Keeley’s combination of size, power, first-step quickness was well known coming into the week. With that said, he flashed some high-end technicality and bend, as well. We saw Keeley implement a ghost move on several occasions. His physical skills along with the coordination and attention to detail point to a high floor and ceiling at the next level. Keeley ranks as the No. 3 overall prospect and No. 1 EDGE in the On300. – Charles Power

2. QB Dante Moore – UCLA

Dante Moore looked like the top quarterback in San Antonio during practices and took his game to another level in Saturday’s game. The 6-foot-1.5, 205-pounder showed off his advanced, nuanced passing skill set during live action, making easy work of the outmatched West defense. Moore completed 14 of 19 passes for 156 yards and four touchdowns. He threw strikes to Ohio State signee Brandon Inniss and LSU signee Jalen Brown on the first drive. Moore later connected with Inniss on a beautifully thrown corner route for a touchdown. His best throw of the day came on a pass to Ohio State wide receiver signee Carnell Tate – Moore stood tall in the pocket and dropped it in a bucket over the middle of the field while throwing off his back foot and taking a hit. The UCLA signee is his best when delivering quick hitters across the middle of the field from the pocket. He showed very good zip on passes to the intermediate portion of the field along with a quick processor in live situations. Moore has a pliable arm with the ability to deliver from multiple angles. Overall, Moore made it look easy as you’d hope to see from a top quarterback. Moore ranks as the No. 55 overall prospect in the On300. – Charles Power

3. DL Jordan Hall- Georgia

Jordan Hall was the most disruptive defensive lineman along the interior at the All-American Bowl – by a wide margin. The Jacksonville native made his presence felt as early as the first snap on day one. Hall kept his foot on the gas for the rest of the week. He was dominant in the joint practice on Wednesday, showing his first-step quickness and a vicious bull rush. Throughout the week he was dancing around and having fun between periods, but when the whistle blew and he put his hand in the dirt it was all business. We saw this during Saturday’s game as well. Hall gave the West offensive line a bunch of trouble as a pass rusher. The 6-foot-3, 320-pounder’s combination of length, body quickness and power makes him a tough matchup on the interior. Hall ranks as the No. 29 overall prospect and No. 4 defensive lineman in the On300. – Cody Bellaire

4. S Caleb Downs – Alabama

Caleb Downs lived up to his billing as the top safety prospect in the cycle. The 5-foot-11, 195-pounder was rock solid in coverage during practices, showing the ability to stick with receivers, running backs and tight ends. To be honest, he was one of the more reliable cover men on hand, regardless of position. We didn’t see Downs tested a ton in practice, but he made plays on the ball at a very high rate. As expected, Downs also made a number of plays in Saturday’s game. He came down with an easy interception, picking off Louisville quarterback signee Pierce Clarkson. Later Downs flashed his well-known physicality as a run defender and even ran in a two-point conversion at the end of the game. The Hoschton (Ga.) Mill Creek star’s reputation as perhaps the best all-around high school football player in the nation carried over to the All-American Bowl. Downs ranks as the No. 11 overall prospect and No. 1 safety in the On300. – Charles Power

5. OT Monroe Freeling – Georgia

The All-American Bowl was loaded with offensive line talent. We view the offensive line to be among the strongest position groups in the 2023 cycle. Many of the top blockers were on hand in San Antonio. Monroe Freeling had the best week among the deep group, showing highly projectable physical and athletic skills to go with a great showing while working at left tackle for the East. Freeling’s combination of frame, length and elite flexibility showed through as he had the best showing among the left tackles in 1-on-1’s and in team periods throughout the week. The 6-foot-7, 295-pounder has continued to add functional strength to his high-end movement skills and showed the ability to anchor in pass protection and create a push in the run game. Freeling ranks as the No. 27 overall prospect and No. 4 offensive tackle in the On300. – Charles Power

6. EDGE Yhonzae Pierre – Alabama

Yhonzae Pierre backed up a strong showing at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game in December with an even better week at the All-American Bowl. The 6-foot-3, 225-pounder was the top pass rusher – and perhaps overall player – on the West team. Pierre did what he wanted in practice, showing high-end quickness and a nasty cross-over as a pass rusher off the edge. This carried over to the game on Saturday, where Pierre provided constant pressure, as early as the first drive. The Eufaula (Ala.) High product has considerable room to develop physically once he’s in Alabama’s strength program, but he already showed to be one of the more electric pass rushers in the 2023 cycle. Pierre ranks as the No. 34 overall prospect and No. 6 EDGE in the On300. – Charles Power

7. WR Brandon Inniss – Ohio State

Brandon Inniss was the most-targeted wide receiver over the course of the week in San Antonio. His target share throughout the week climbed each day as the quarterbacks – Dante Moore in particular – became more and more comfortable feeding him the football. When all was said and done, Inniss led the receiving group in targets and catches. The South Florida native primarily worked out of the slot and was often targeted on underneath passes and screens. He made the most of those looks by turning upfield and bowling through would-be tacklers. He also showed the ability to separate at the line of scrimmage during 7-on-7 and 1-on-1 periods. Inniss carried this over to the game, when he stacked Notre Dame cornerback signee Micah Bell off the line before coming down with a touchdown from Moore on a corner route. Other wide receivers in attendance have more projectable physical tools, but Inniss’ competitive nature and reliability made him a favorite target over the course of the week. Inniss ranks as the No. 94 overall prospect in the On300. – Cody Bellaire

8. OT Spencer Fano – Utah

Spencer Fano was the anchor along the offensive line throughout the week for the West. The Utah signee showed the ability to dominate at the point of attack at both right tackle and center. Fano practiced at both positions throughout the week showing off his versatility and overall athleticism. His most impressive performance during practice came during the joint 1-on-1 session where he didn’t lose a single rep at both spots. During the game, Fano held up the best against Keon Keeley, using his anchor to neutralize the five-star pass rusher on a few impressive reps. There’s no question Fano proved that he was one of the top offensive linemen at the event throughout the week. Fano ranks as the No. 173 overall prospect in the On300. – Cody Bellaire.

9. LB Whit Weeks -LSU

Whit Weeks had a breakout showing at the All-American Bowl. The Georgia native was the top cover linebacker over the course of the week, looking extremely comfortable while working in space. Weeks consistently locked up pass catchers during the 1-on-1 and 7-on-7 periods, resulting in multiple pass breakups. He also made his presence felt during team periods, showing strong instincts in fitting the run. This carried over to Saturday’s game, where Weeks led the East team in tackles with five, while also notching a tackle for loss and recovering a fumble. The range and all-around ability stood out over the entire week and in every setting. Weeks ranks as the No. 233 overall prospect in the On300. – Cody Bellaire

10. ATH Jelani McDonald – Texas

A high school quarterback with the frame to grow into a linebacker, Jelani McDonald is a true ‘athlete’ prospect. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder lined up as an outside cornerback for the West team over the course of the week and was arguably the top defensive back on the team. McDonald was the On3 MVP for the West on day two, after showing impressive athleticism and coverage skills – particularly for a prospect of his size. A three-sport standout who also stars in basketball and track, McDonald committed to Texas during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game. He projects as a hybrid linebacker/safety in Austin. Given the considerable physical skills and coordination he showed at the All-American Bowl, McDonald appears to be one of the more intriguing, high upside defenders in the cycle. McDonald ranks as the No. 82 overall prospect in the On300. – Charles Power

Additional notes

+ Alabama running back signee Justice Haynes was the most consistent back for the East. Haynes’ ability to make defenders miss with balance and change of direction truly shined throughout the week. Haynes was also solid as a pass catcher during the 7-on-7 and joint 1-on-1 sessions. The Crimson Tide pledge was the most productive back in the game, rushing for 107 yards on just 10 carries. Texas A&M running back signee Rueben Owens flashed eye-popping fluidity and burst in the open field throughout the week. He was extremely impressive working with the ball in his hands and as a receiver in the passing game. His ability to catch the football and make people miss in a phone booth was on full display each and every practice. – Cody Bellaire

+ TCU signee Cordale Russell was the top pass-catcher for the West over the course of the week. Russell showed the ability to separate with ease and was the On3 MVP after a great practice on day three. With more consistent finishing at the catch point, he would’ve had a case to be inside the top ten. Ohio State signee Carnell Tate was right there with fellow Buckeye pledge Brandon Inniss as the most consistent receiver on the East. Tate’s route-running and catch radius stood out over the course of the week. LSU wide receiver signee Jalen Brown flashed his deep speed over the course of the week and looked to be the fastest receiver on hand for the East. – Charles Power

+ Georgia tight end signee Pearce Spurlin shined as a route runner throughout the week. His ability to separate at the top of his routes and get in and out of his breaks really impressed us during the 7-on-7 and 1-on-1 periods of practices. Also at tight end, LSU signee Ka’Morreun Pimpton was one of the most physically impressive players regardless of position at the All-American Bowl. His frame and length was impossible to ignore as he put an exclamation point on his performance this week with a terrific jump ball touchdown grab during the game. – Cody Bellaire

+ Penn State Jven Williams made a strong case as the best mover among the offensive linemen on hand. Williams worked at guard over the course of the week and opened some holes in Saturday’s game. Alabama signee Kadyn Proctor worked at left tackle for the West and held up well over the course of the week. At 6-foot-6, 345 pounds, Proctor was among the bigger offensive linemen on hand and showed reactive quickness as a pass protector. Utah signee Caleb Lomu and Miami signee Samson Okunlola were also standouts along the front. – Charles Power

+ Clemson signee Tomarrion Parker was consistently impressive throughout the week, putting forth a dominant performance during day three’s practice where he didn’t lose a single rep during the 1-on-1 period. His ability to burst off the line and win hand fights consistently allowed him to meet the quarterback at the top of his drop. Michigan State signee Bai Jobe‘s athleticism was on full display throughout the week of practice, but what really stood out to us was his power. During the 1-on-1 periods Jobe unleashed multiple power moves in order to beat his opponents and showed that he wasn’t just a one trick pony when it comes to rushing the passer. – Cody Bellaire

+ At linebacker, Texas signee Anthony Hill flashed physicality and made some plays in coverage over the course of the week. Oklahoma signee Samuel Omosigho looked have the best length of the group along with athleticism in space. During Saturday’s game, Florida State Blake Nichelson was a bright spot for a maligned West defense. Nichelson flew around the field, flashing range. – Charles Power

+ Ohio State signee Calvin Simpson-Hunt looked like one of the top pure cover corner on hand. The Texas native was sticky in coverage, showing well in practice and making a nice pass breakup on a downfield target on Saturday. – Charles Power

+ Oregon State signee Aidan Chiles made some nice plays against pressure over the course of the game. We saw Chiles slide up in the pocket in the face of pressure and find receivers downfield for big gains. – Charles Power

+ While they didn’t get a ton of targets during the game, Texas signee Ryan Niblett and Nebraska signee Malachi Coleman showed well over the course of the week. Niblett was able to get vertical in practice on Thursday. Coleman flashed a high-end package of top end speed and size along with better than expected route-running. – Charles Power