Anderson senior cornerback Ace Alston landed a massive individual honor, getting named a Navy All-American and punching his ticket to the 2027 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. This kid is already on a different level, and he is not slowing down for anything.
Nation’s No. 10 Cornerback Heads to San Antonio
Alston, a Notre Dame football commit, secured his spot in the prestigious January 9, 2027 game which will be televised live on NBC. What makes this even crazier? He is the only player from Ohio on the entire roster. That’s a huge statement about his talent and where he ranks among the nation’s best. The school wasted no time celebrating, honoring his accomplishment on October 6 with Navy representatives officially welcoming him to the roster. This dude is a certified four-star recruit by 247 Sports, who ranks him as the nation’s No. 10 cornerback in the Class of 2027. We are talking about elite talent here, folks.
Championship Mentality: State First, Then South Bend
Don’t think for a second that Ace is resting on his laurels, though. Even with the Navy All-American Bowl invite in hand, his focus is crystal clear. “For now, the main goal is to win the state championship and then going to the bowl game in San Antonio,” Alston said. “I’m looking forward to having a great experience and having a great year.” That’s the mindset of a winner right there. His coaches and school officials can’t stop raving about his drive. Athletic Director Chris Newton pointed out Alston is regularly on the field at Brown Stadium late at night, grinding with his father. Head coach Evan Dreyer backed that up, saying his “unbelievable commitment to improve” is something most people don’t see, “because there are a lot of hours where the lights aren’t on.” Dreyer highlighted Alston’s routine of morning workouts, speed training, skills, drills, and film study. This kid is just built for this. Newton also praised his character and academics, noting Alston is “crushing his classes” and getting all A’s. He’s ready to graduate early and move to South Bend in January, after visiting two Notre Dame games this season and loving the experience. But first, he wants that state title. He has helped the Raptors reach the Division II state final for the last two seasons, and he is not messing around. “Really just having that chip on our shoulder each and every practice, going into every game with our mindset that we’re going to dominate and just playing for each other, playing with each other and leaving it all out on the field,” Alston added. “I feel like we’re going to have a great season and we’re going to win it all this season.”
Get ready to watch Alston dominate the rest of his senior season as he chases that state championship. Then it’s off to the Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, where he’ll showcase his skills on national television before heading to Notre Dame to start the next chapter of what promises to be an incredible career. Keep an eye on this kid. He’s special.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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