Hughes Latest All-American

CHICAGO, ILL. -- Robert Hughes of Chicago was named a 2007 U.S. Army All-American. He will unite with fellow Illinois athletes and a group of extraordinary student-athletes selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

This classic East vs. West match-up will be televised live on NBC at 12:00 Noon (CST) and will feature the nation’s top 80 high school football athletes. The U.S. Army All-Americans will be honored during this Sunday’s Chicago Bear’s match-up against the Seattle Seahawks at 7:15 p.m.

Robert Hughes, the nation's number 17 running back and rated as a four-star prospect accroding to Scout.com, participated in the National Combine in San Antonio in January, impressing the many observers in attendance.

“We are excited to see this fine young man represent his school and community as a U.S. Army All-American,” said Colonel Thomas Nickerson, Director of Strategic Outreach for the U.S. Army Accessions Command. “The U.S. Army recognizes the value of individual talents toward achieving team goals, and Robert Hughes’ abilities and dedication make him a strong addition to the game.”

Robert Hughes is a standout running back at Hubbard H.S. and was one of 400 players nominated nationally and then ultimately selected by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee. The committee consists of Scout.com, Tom Lemming, and SportsLink. As a U.S. Army All-American, Hughes is eligible for the following honors: National H.S. Player of the Year Award, Walter Payton Trophy, AFL Ironman of the Year, U.S. Army Scholar Athlete Awards, and the Glenn Davis and Doc Blanchard U.S. Army Awards.

“Robert Hughes is one of the top running backs in the entire country,” said Garrett Shea, Director of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. “He runs with extreme power, agility and balance, making it very difficult to bring him down. Robert also has a tremendous work ethic, striving to be the best in the country, and taking every tackle personally. Robert Hughes is a tremendous all-around athlete and the Bowl is proud to have him join the U.S. Army All-American Class of 2007.”

As a U.S. Army All-American, Wilson will have the opportunity during Bowl week to participate in a series of Army leadership and teamwork sessions, NFL athlete seminars, study hall sessions, and goal setting and achieving workshops.

Hughes has offers from many national powers and has visits set to Ohio State on December 1 and Notre Dame on December 8.