The 16th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game was played on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at 2:30 PM. The game featured the top high school seniors from TSSAA schools in the Memphis Metro Area. The 2017 all-star game was presented by the Governor's Highway Safety Office and Conway Services/ARS. The All-Star Game was telecast live on WLMT CW30 and broadcast on radio by Sports 56/87.7 FM.
The Red All-Stars defeated the Blue All-Stars, 31-8. The all-time series is tied 8-8.
The 17th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game will be played Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 2:30 PM at Memphis University School. For tickets call 901-795-7700.
Each year, several all-star game participants sign a national letter of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Here's how many all-star game alumni have signed a national letter of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level:
Class of 2018 (2017 All-Star Game) - 47 (all-star game record)
Class of 2017 (2016 All-Star Game) - 20
Class of 2016 (2015 All-Star Game) - 20
Class of 2015 (2014 All-Star Game) - 38
Class of 2014 (2013 All-Star Game) - 33
Class of 2013 (2012 All-Star Game) - 46
Class of 2012 (2011 All-Star Game) - 34
Class of 2011 (2010 All-Star Game) - 12
Class of 2010 (2009 All-Star Game) - 30
University of Memphis standout defensive lineman Dontari Poe, whose outstanding performance at the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine led him to be drafted in the 1st round by the Kansas City Chiefs, played in the 2007 AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game. At the NFL combine, Poe (a product of Wooddale High School) had the highest number of bench press reps of any player (44). He also ran a 4.98 in the 40-yard dash which is quite impressive for a 6’4”, 346 lbs defensive lineman. Poe is one of the top defensive tackles in the NFL and was selected to play in the 2013 & 2014 Pro Bowl games.
O.C. Brown, the focal point of the 2012 Academy Award-winning documentary "Undefeated," participated in the 2009 AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game following a successful prep career at Manassas High School. Brown, who originally signed with Southern Miss, transferred to Austin Peay State University the spring of 2012.
H.R. Greer, a standout fullback from SBEC, received very little attention from college recruiters before participating in the 2007 AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game. However, his performance in front of college coaches during the all-star game enabled him to earn a full scholarship to play at Ole Miss. Greer capped off his career with by being part of the senior class that helped the Rebels get back to the postseason.
During the 2010 NFL Draft, University of Tennessee standout defensive tackle Dan Williams was selected in the first round by the Arizona Cardinals (26th overall pick). Williams participated in the 2004 AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game after a successful prep career at East High School.
In 2009, University of Kentucky standout defensive lineman Jeremy Jarmon was selected in the third round of the NFL Supplemental Draft by the Washington Redskins. Jarmon, a standout at Houston High School, participated in the 2004 AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game. Jarmon also participated in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl as a key member of a Kentucky team that defeated ECU in the 50th Anniversary game.
16th Annual All-Star Game
Final Score: Red 31, Blue 28
December 9, 2017
Head Coaches:
Jerome Griffin - Wooddale (Red)
David Carter - St. George's (Blue)
