Oregon Punter CJ Jones Named to 2027 Navy All-American Bowl
The short version
- CJ Jones, a punter from Marist Catholic School in Eugene, Oregon, was named a 2027 Navy All-American.
- The Navy All-American Bowl kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 9, 2027, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, airing on NBC and Peacock.
- The Road to the Dome tour honors 100 Navy All-Americans with jersey presentations nationwide.
- Selection was made by a committee including the All-American Bowl, Andrew Ivins (247Sports), Brandon Huffman (Rivals), and NXGN.
Marist Catholic's CJ Jones received his Navy All-American jersey as part of the Road to the Dome tour ahead of January's bowl game in San Antonio.
CJ Jones, a punter at Marist Catholic School in Eugene, Oregon, has been named a 2027 Navy All-American. Representatives from America's Navy and NBC Sports presented him with his jersey during a live ceremony on the Road to the Dome tour.
Jones is now set to compete in the East-versus-West all-star game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 9, 2027, with coverage on NBC and Peacock. The 2027 edition will be the event's twenty-seventh anniversary.
The Road to the Dome tour travels the country recognizing 100 Navy All-Americans through jersey presentations held both in person and online. Weekly installments of the series are distributed through NBC Sports' social channels.
Jones earned his spot through the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, which includes the All-American Bowl, Andrew Ivins of 247Sports, Brandon Huffman of Rivals, and NXGN. Honorees become candidates for several bowl awards, among them Player of the Year, the Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Defensive Player of the Year, Man of the Year, and Game MVP.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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