ORANGEBURG, SC – South Carolina State defensive back Jarod Washington has been invited to play in the inaugural American Bowl All Star game airing Thursday, Jan. 22^nd, 2026.

This inaugural event will feature the top college football players competing in Orlando, Florida and will showcase the skills over 130 players to NFL scouts. The game will be hosted by the veteran NFL coaches, including Brian Billick and Mike Smith, and aims to provide an opportunity for players to gain visibility and connections in the professional landscape.

The American Bowl will be hosted at Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL and will be broadcasted on the NFL Network at 8 pm (EST).

Tickets will be released to the general public soon and for more information visit https://theamericanbowl.com

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