TOP PLAYERS IN THE WORLD TO COMPETE IN PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME WORLD BOWL PRESENTED BY XENITH IN MEXICO CITY

The rosters for the first-ever high school All-Star game to be played outside the United States was announced on December 12th, 2018. The world’s top football players were unveiled during an event at the Pro Football Hall of Fame hosted by Hall of Famer ROD WOODSON. The top prep players will compete in the biggest all-star game ever, thePro Football Hall of Fame World Bowl Presented by Xenith on Dec. 22 at Azul Stadium in Mexico City.

The players were selected based on their elite football ability, his Hall of Fame character and background. Longtime national recruiting expert Gary Howard, who oversees the selection team made of scouts, Hall of Famers and former NFL executives, stated “To be named among the top players in the world and deserving of this special invite, recognizes each player’s special playmaking ability and talent.”

All athletes will be outfitted in Xenith helmets and gear on game day. Detroit-based Xenith achieves top safety ratings with every helmet made. As a world leader in protecting athletes, Xenith is eager to expand their global reach with the World Bowl.

“Xenith’s design and innovation are what today’s generation of committed athletes needs to elevate their game. The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s first ever World Bowl presented by Xenith is an opportunity for us to showcase the Xenith brand and our commitment to outfitting dedicated athletes on and off the field,” said Ryan Sullivan, CEO of Xenith.

The coaches and scouting staff for the game will feature Gold Jackets (a term used to refer to living members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame) like Woodson and former NFL GM Ray Farmer along with former legendary NFL coaches like former Raiders Defensive Coordinator Chuck Bresnahan and former Dallas Cowboys Assistant Head Coach Robert Ford. NFL Legends includeTory Holt, London Fletcher and T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who will also coach in the Bowl.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame World All-Star Bowl Presented by Xenith will be produced by Hall of Fame Productions. CBS Sports Network will air the World Bowl Presented by Xenith on Thursday, Dec. 27 from 7 to 10 PM ET. Hall of Famer ANTHONY MUÑOZ will call the play-by-play and Howard will serve as the game analyst.

The week leading up to the Pro Football Hall of Fame World All-Star Bowl Presented by Xenith will also include a free coaches’ clinic for up to 1,000 Mexico coaches, a combine for top Mexican athletes and a Game for Life Character development for youth athletes led by Hall of Famers.

Bowl tickets are on sale at www.frontonmexico.com. VIP Seating is $35.00 (only 1,000 tickets) and general admission is $15.00.

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

Unique to the World Bowl is the first-ever “National Signing Day” on Dec. 19. The event focuses on the many all-star bowl athletes who will announce their college commitment, as part of national signing day, live to the world a few days before participating in the All-Star Game. More than 30 U.S. All-Americans will be in Mexico City to announce their college choice. CBS Sports Network will televise a live three-hour show from 10 AM to 1 PM ET that will emanate from the CBS Broadcast Studios in New York and HOF TV Azteca studios in Mexico City.