National Athlete Recognition
ELITE
ALL-AMERICAN
The Standard Is Earned.
Recognizing athletes who distinguish themselves through competition, consistency, championship impact, verified achievement, and individual excellence.
More than an award. More than an event. A distinction earned by the elite.
Inaugural Class
THE 2026 ELITE ALL-AMERICAN CLASS
The inaugural class recognizes 181 athletes across high school flag football and boys 7v7 football.
Flag Football
High School Flag Football
68 athletes recognized across First Team, Second Team, Third Team, and Honorable Mention. The 54 team selections are organized across six position groups.
7v7 Football
7v7 Football
66 First Team, Second Team, and Third Team selections, along with 47 athletes recognized as national Honorable Mentions.
2026 Elite All-American
Individual Honors
Recognizing the nation's most outstanding athletes from the inaugural 2026 Elite All-American Class. Eight honors — four in boys 7v7 football and four in girls flag football — celebrating exceptional performance, leadership, impact, and achievement.
Boys 7v7 Football
Girls Flag Football
The Process
HOW ATHLETES ARE EVALUATED
Season Performance
Verified production, consistency, and impact across the athlete's competitive season.
Championship Impact
Performance in playoff, championship, elimination, and other high-pressure settings.
Strength of Competition
The quality of competition, competitive environment, schedule, and level of opposition.
Live and Film Evaluation
Direct observation and available film evaluation when accessible. Not every selected athlete has been evaluated live.
Verified Achievement
Credible statistical accomplishments, records, honors, awards, and documented recognition.
National and Regional Recognition
Verified All-State, All-America, national-team, major-event, and other meaningful external recognition.
Leadership and Character
Coach recommendations and documented leadership or conduct when relevant and available.
Elite All-American evaluates the complete body of available evidence. No single statistic, award, event, ranking, nomination, scouting source, or organizational affiliation determines selection.
How Athletes Earn Recognition
THE PATHWAY
01
Perform
Build a body of work through competition, consistency, championship impact, and individual achievement across any competitive environment.
02
Get Evaluated
Athletes are evaluated through scouting, film, verified statistics, nominations, media coverage, and documented achievement.
03
Earn Recognition
Selections recognize athletes whose complete body of verified achievement distinguishes them within their competitive environment.
Competition and Evaluation Pathways
Select national platforms may provide additional opportunities for athlete discovery and evaluation. Participation is never required for Elite All-American consideration.
Submit for Consideration
NOMINATE AN ATHLETE
Know an athlete whose performance and achievements deserve national recognition? Submit verified information for consideration in a future Elite All-American class.