Freshman All-American Game
The Pipeline Is Proven.
The nation’s best freshman exposure platform. Before national championships and first-round draft picks, Jeremiah Smith, JJ McCarthy, Rueben Bain and Zion Reese Young played in the Freshman All-American Game. Now it’s the Class of 2030’s turn.
Annual Edition
NFL Draft Picks · Two in the First Round
Division I Players · Freshman Classes of 2020–2026
Division I Rate
Jeremiah Smith
5th Annual Freshman All-American Game
Before he was a national champion at Ohio State — and one of the most electric players in college football — Jeremiah Smith was the headliner and MVP of the 5th Annual Freshman All-American Game. The Freshman All-American Game is where the nation’s next stars show up first.
Freshman All-Americans to the NFL Draft
Three NFL Draft picks — two of them first-rounders — started their journey at the Freshman All-American Game.
JJ McCarthy
Rueben Bain
Zion Reese Young
They Played Here First
These players are part of the Football Hotbed bloodline — the nation’s most prolific grassroots football ecosystem.
Our Success
Football Hotbed goes beyond physical training and skill work — we put a heavy emphasis on building personal brands and the off-field skills needed to succeed at the next level.
Recent MVPs
Luke Wilson — Freshman All-American Game MVP
Landon Suttle — Lineman MVP, Class of 2028
Division I Directory
86 Freshman All-Americans from the Classes of 2020 through 2026 have enrolled to play Division I football — nearly a 40% Division I rate. Filter by class or search a name or school.
- Rashad Torrence IIFloridaClass of 2020 · SAF
- Griffin BrewsterToledo / Jax StateClass of 2020 · QB
- Tennius DensonKansas State / Purdue / Jax StateClass of 2020 · DB
- Clinton Burton Jr.Boston College / CharlotteClass of 2020 · WR
- Gabe FusterLiberty / McNeeseClass of 2020 · LB
- Eric CisnerosTexas StateClass of 2020 · OC
- Quinton GregoryHoly CrossClass of 2020 · Slot
- Cario Googer Jr.WoffordClass of 2020 · ATH
- Tyler MackeyMercerClass of 2020 · DB
- Blair GarnerCharleston SouthernClass of 2020 · QB
- Kellen Grave de PeraltaNavyClass of 2020 · K/P
- Charlie GonzalesAlcorn StateClass of 2020 · OL/DL
- Andre Crawley Jr.Gardner-Webb / WagnerClass of 2020 · OL/DL
- Kyle MannAlabama / Alabama A&MClass of 2020 · OL/DL
- JJ McCarthyMichiganClass of 2021 · QBMVP · NFL 1st Rd
- Kye RobichauxBoston College / WKUClass of 2021 · RBCo-MVP
- Demarko WilliamsWKU / Ole MissClass of 2021 · DBCo-MVP
- Corbin LafranceRobert MorrisClass of 2021 · QB
- Colt MinsonFurmanClass of 2021 · QB
- Scott KeanWest VirginiaClass of 2021 · QB
- Jofranstar GrahamArmyClass of 2021 · RB
- Dai'Sean StevensFAU / Alabama StateClass of 2021 · ATH
- Caleb OsburnSamfordClass of 2021 · WR
- Jacolby SpellsWest VirginiaClass of 2021 · WR
- Mekhi MewsHouston / GeorgiaClass of 2021 · Slot
- Carter DavisMiami / FAUClass of 2021 · K/P
- Will BettridgeVirginiaClass of 2021 · K/P
- Jacob PsykHarvardClass of 2021 · DE
- Hayden SchwartzMinnesotaClass of 2021 · DL
- Harrison AllenCornellClass of 2021 · LB
- Jeremy WestNorth Carolina CentralClass of 2021 · LB
- Kenyan HunterMercerClass of 2021 · DB
- Davis MallingerNevada / West VirginiaClass of 2021 · SAF
- Zion Reese YoungMissouri → Baltimore RavensClass of 2022 · EDGENFL · 2nd Rd
- Rueben BainMiamiClass of 2023 · DEHeadliner · NFL 1st Rd
- Dylan RyzikStanford / UCFClass of 2023 · QB
- Robert "Tre" JonesNavyClass of 2023 · QB
- Colby LamberthEastern KentuckyClass of 2023 · QB
- Dee CraytonUNLV / ClemsonClass of 2023 · RB
- Lamar SeymorePittClass of 2023 · WR
- Jacobi HatterWoffordClass of 2023 · WR
- Cam JohnsonCharleston SouthernClass of 2023 · OL
- Stephen JohnsonAuburnClass of 2023 · DT
- Dylan MannDelaware / TroyClass of 2023 · DT
- Grant WinterSyracuseClass of 2023 · DE
- Greg OttenUSFClass of 2023 · DE
- Troy BowlesMichiganClass of 2023 · LB
- Jesse AndersonPittClass of 2023 · DB
- Kayin LeeTennessee / AuburnClass of 2023 · DB
- William "Bo" MascoeTexas / RutgersClass of 2023 · CB
- Vinkevus Deon PierreSouthern IllinoisClass of 2023 · SAF
- Trey DubucTexas / New Mexico / USFClass of 2023 · LS
- Ty MillerGardner-WebbClass of 2023 · K/P
- Jeremiah SmithOhio StateClass of 2024 · WRMVP · Nat'l Champ
- Drew MillerGeorgiaClass of 2024
- Makari BodifordMemphisClass of 2024
- Tyler McKinstryToledoClass of 2024
- Ronald MooreLibertyClass of 2024
- Gavin HallFurmanClass of 2024
- Trent DubucTexas / New Mexico / USFClass of 2024
- Travis Terrell Jr.Jackson StateClass of 2024
- Anthony MattisonMissouri StateClass of 2024
- Kendall FarmerOld Dominion / App StateClass of 2024
- Matthew WilsonApp StateClass of 2024
- Dylan ManuelCharleston SouthernClass of 2024
- Jacorey StewartKansasClass of 2024
- Germaine CarterFIUClass of 2024
- William RothmillerBethune-CookmanClass of 2024
- Armondo BlountMiamiClass of 2025 · DLMVP
- Benjamin NewmanWagnerClass of 2025 · QB
- Braxtyn DaviesUABClass of 2025 · LB
- Dillon MohammedRobert MorrisClass of 2025 · QB
- Kane BerrymanStetsonClass of 2025 · RB
- Kentez AllenColorado StateClass of 2025 · OL
- Collin BellomyUSFClass of 2025 · DL
- Maddox WestCharlotteClass of 2026 · WR
- Nicholas BuggsMississippi Valley StateClass of 2026 · WR
- Jayreon CampbellIndianaClass of 2026 · RB
- Malik PensonFIUClass of 2026 · WR
- Eric JohnsonFIUClass of 2026 · DB
- Xavier ButlerGeorgia StateClass of 2026 · DB
- Kamron WilsonSyracuseClass of 2026 · DL
- Cleveland Gary IIIBryantClass of 2026 · LB
- Javan AllisonJax StateClass of 2026 · DB
- Keshawn AlexisGardner-WebbClass of 2026 · DB
Built to Compete. Built to Be Seen.
The Football Hotbed Freshman All-American Game is one of the nation’s best showcase platforms for padding a college football recruiting resume. No matter where you play, college scouts want to see the same things: an elite skill set, size, strength and speed. We invite athletes who first want to compete at a high level — and second, want to be recognized for their talents.
Daily College Visits
Morning college visits every day before game day show athletes exactly what it takes to play at the NCAA Division I and II levels.
Mini Camp & Draft
Three days of practice, then teams are drafted to stay evenly matched — which is why the game routinely comes down to the last possession.
Game Film on Hudl
The game is recorded and uploaded to Hudl — crucial film for athletes who switched positions, missed time to injury or need more plays.
Live Stream & Media
Live-streamed on YouTube, a recap of the top players on FootballHotbed.com, a 100+ photo album and a highlight on social media.
Why Hotbed?
The Freshman All-American Game is a national platform for athletes who may be underexposed — a chance to earn additional recruiting attention. Each of our three grade-level games — the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Showcases — is live-streamed to an international audience, with a recap of each game and its top players on FootballHotbed.com, a photo album of more than 100 photos and a highlight posted to social media. It’s the most exposure of any game for high school athletes who are not yet seniors and eligible for All-American bowls.
Our hope is that every participant takes something away from the experience: the competition in practice and on game day, and especially the college visits. In past years, athletes have visited:
Football Hotbed has become the go-to source for up-and-coming athletes looking to build their own personal brands — and that exposure has translated into real results.
Division I athletes from the Football Hotbed program
Division I rate for Freshman All-Americans
photos in every game’s album
every game is recorded and the film uploaded to Hudl
Teams are drafted after mini camp so the game stays as competitive as possible.
Schedule of Events
Practice and game location: Atlanta, GA — venue to be announced soon. The game will be streamed live on YouTube.
All-American Weekend Subject to change
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Friday, Jan. 15, 2027College Visit & PracticeAM · College Visit6:00 PM · Freshman Practice
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Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027College Visit & PracticeAM · College Visit5:00 PM · Freshman Practice
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Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027College Visit & PracticeAM · College Visit3:00 PM · Freshman Practice
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Monday, Jan. 18, 2027Freshman All-American Game10:00 AM · Doors Open11:00 AM · Kickoff
What Should You Bring?
- Helmet & shoulder pads
- Practice jersey and pants (represent your school)
- Lower-body pads — girdle, including knee pads (mandatory)
- Mouthpiece
- QBs and centers: bring your own footballs
Game Day Admission
Adults: $10
Children: $5
Children 5 & under: Free
Claim Your All-American Spot
Participation is by invitation only. Rosters are limited at every position and spots are confirmed only when payment is received.
Positions & Pricing
Player Registration
Quarterbacks: $599
- By invitation only
- Payment confirms your roster spot
- All registrations are non-refundable. If an athlete cannot attend, a credit will be given toward a future Football Hotbed Showcase event.
- Each athlete is responsible for registration fees, travel to and from practices, the game and college visits (optional), and meals & lodging
- Questions? Call 888-879-3396
Seen Everywhere
Every Freshman All-American Game is live-streamed on YouTube, with standouts recapped on FootballHotbed.com and highlights shared across Football Hotbed’s channels.
The Pipeline Is Proven
January 15–18, 2027 in Atlanta. The next first-round pick could be a freshman on this roster. Invited athletes can lock in their spot today.
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