From the Creators of the U.S. Army Bowl
THE NATIONAL COMBINE
December 16-21, 2026
The Star - Home of the Dallas Cowboys
Frisco, Texas
FEATURING THE
ALL-AMERICAN BOWL GAME
The National Combine Hotel Room Block
The Stay & Play" Policy requires participants to book and confirm their lodging through EventConnect.
OVERVIEW
National High School
Combine
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Grades
$299 Registration Fee
National Middle School
Combine & All-Star Game
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grades
$425 Registration Fee
Featuring
The nation’s elite athletes display their talents and compete to see who are the next playmakers soon to be featured at the high school and college ranks. Using the latest combine and performance technology, athletes are tested on events that feature Bowl Week’s best 1v1 matchups.
All on-field football activities are supervised by college and professional coaches with game film captured along the way. All data and game film will be used to provide a comprehensive evaluation for each athlete as they move to high school careers.
Each athlete receives a branded jersey with enrollment.
Why Attend?
- Every participating athlete has the opportunity to be nationally selected and earn the distinction of All-American honors
- Training and exposure are critical to maximizing this opportunity!
Included:
High School Boys:
- Four days (22 Hours of Programming) including Elite Training and Exposure designed to elevate your football journey
- Latest Football Testing - 6 Points of Evaluation Testing Skill, Physical Ability, Decision-Making
- Exciting 1v1 Competition - 2@ Sessions of 1v1 to Showcase and Test Your Ability
- Master Skill Sessions - 1@ On-Field Skill Building Session Taught by the NFL's Best
- Classroom Sessions - 1@ Video Review with our Coaches of Skill Work and 1v1 Competition
- World-Class Breakouts - 1@ Athlete and Parent Focused Breakouts That Share Insight Into + Performance Under Pressure + Top Training Practices + The "Game" Behind College Recruiting
- Report Card - An In-Depth and Honest Breakdown of Your Full Football Ability Highlighting Your Strengths and Opportunities to Improve Your Game.
- Customized Year-Round Training Plan - 1@ Customized and Thoughtful Training Plan That Athletes Can Execute Year-Round and Use as a "Road Map" for Football Success
- Athletes included in Tom Lemming’s 2026 Prep Football Report
Middle School Boys:
Everything from the High School Combine is Included PLUS+ Full Tackle All-Star Game with Branded Bowl Jersey and Video for Each Grad Class - 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034. $425 Registration Fee.
Schedule of Events
- Thursday, December 17, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Registration, Meet NFL and Team Coaches
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Performance Testing
- 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM - Opening Night Ceremonies
- 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Team Meeting
- Friday, December 18, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Team Practice Session 1
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - 1v1 Competition
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Classroom Session and Breakouts with NFL Coaches
- 6:00 PM - Dallas Cowbiys Holiday Spectacular
- 8:00 AM - All-American Talent Show
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Team Practice Session 2
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - 1v1 Competition
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Attend Bowl Game, Pre-Game VIP Access, In-Game Announcement per Team
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM - National Middle School All-Star Games and Closing Session
- 9:00 AM: 2034-5th Grade All-Star Game
- 10:30 AM: 2033-6th Grade All-Star Game
- 12:00 PM: 2032-7th Grade All-Star Game
- 1:30 PM: 2031-8th Grade All-Star Game
GET SEEN. GET EVALUATED. EARN IT.
SELECTION PROCESS
GET SEEN
Anyone can nominate an Athlete, or an Athlete may be identified by an approved Scout or Event.
GET EVALUATED
Athletes can be evaluated through our events, approved scouts, partner events or video. This gives every Athlete who cannot travel to an event a pathway as well.
EARN IT
Top Athletes move into National Selection Review for All American consideration. A nomination or evaluation does not guarantee All American selection.
BECOME AN ALL-AMERICAN
Qualify for All-American selection to play in the Military Bowl Game in Frisco, Texas at The Star - Home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Anyone can nominate an Athlete for Flag or Tackle.
ALL-AMERICAN BOWL GAME
December 19, 2026
Frisco, Texas
All-American Announcement Coming Soon!
Selection Process
Athletes can be evaluated through qualifying events on our calendar, approved scouts, or highlight video. This gives every Athlete who cannot travel to an event a pathway as well.
Every Athlete is evaluated using a comprehensive selection process that includes:
- Athleticism and physical ability
- Position-specific fundamental skills and performance
- Character and leadership qualities
- Coachability
- Game film and competitive résumé (when available)
Top Athletes move into National Selection Review for All-American consideration. A nomination or evaluation does not guarantee All-American selection.
Due to the elite nature of the event, roster spots are limited at each grade level and position. Once positions are filled, qualified athletes may be placed on a waiting list pending availability.
Athlete Nominations
Anyone can nominate an Athlete, or an Athlete may be identified by an approved Scout or Event on our calendar.
We recognize that talented athletes can be found everywhere. If you believe you have the talent, character, and work ethic to compete among the nation's best, we encourage you to submit an Athlete Nomination for consideration.
Think You Have What It Takes?
Nominate yourself today and earn the opportunity to compete on football's biggest stage in Frisco, Texas.
BE A PART OF HISTORY
America's Biggest Week in Football will feature the All-American Bowl with 80 of the best high school football players in the nation. The National Combine will be taking place at the Dallas Cowboys "STAR" Ford Center Stadium during Bowl week. Legendary NFL and College Coaches will be in Dallas to see all the Bowl Showcase Events including: the Bowl, the All-American Flag Bowl, the Club Flag Football Tournament, Middle School and Youth Tackle Football Championships, and the All-American Cheer program.
A FOOTBALL PIPLINE - WHO ARE WE
For more than twenty years, our team has identified, trained and showcased over 1,000 Division I and NFL athletes.
We own and manage the Nation’s Biggest Showcase Event in Frisco, Texas named The National Combine, The Football Academy and the Military Appreciation Bowl (formerly the U.S. Army Bowl) hosted by the Dallas Cowboys.
We identify, track and rank the nation’s top ballers from middle school to the NFL.
Our football development comes from the very best minds and practitioners in major college football and the NFL.
Our inspiration comes from our passionate team that played the game and had their lives changed by it.
Our team, coaches and our training systems have been featured in the USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated and MTV.
Staffed by NFL Coaches
Nominate yourself today and earn the opportunity to compete on football's biggest stage in Frisco, Texas.
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