Top Performers, Impact on Rankings from the Navy National Bowl Association

SAN ANTONIO — Future Division I prospects flocked to San Antonio from across the country for the annual Navy All-American Bowl Coalition.

Rivals national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman was on site for the mix of underclassmen, including recruits from the 2026, 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes.

Here are the 2025 Navy AAB Coalition’s top performers and their impact on rankings, headlined by 5-star QB Faizon Brandon.

Faison Brandon was sensational throughout his junior year at Greensboro (North Carolina) Grimsley School, earning a state title and North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year honors. Tennessee’s five-star quarterback took his high-level play to the Alamodome and was named Rivals MVP at the annual Friday Combine. Brandon was sharp from start to finish. The elite passer had a great mix of touch and zip on his throws, making great throws along the sideline, in traffic, and downfield during games. His deep ball accuracy and ease of throwing to the middle of the field were second to none. The future Vol asserts himself squarely in the conversation as Rivals250’s No. 1 player.

jayden o’neal He was talked about as the best player on the field in San Antonio. The future Sooner is a nervous thrower who puts his rifle through tight windows with conviction. West Coast’s four-star quarterback accurately sent the ball into a narrow window downfield. O’Neal made vertical throws easier and allowed for whiplash throws on end zone routes. Oklahoma State’s verbal commitments are among the best in the nation, as evidenced by strike after strike at the Alamodome during Friday’s Navy AAB Combine.

Dominic Harris is a giant human being, standing 6-foot-7 and weighing over 330 pounds. The unranked 2026 offensive tackle worked inside and outside and was locked in at a high clip. Harris has a mean personality and is agile for a lineman of his stature. He has long arms and uses them well. Harris’ combination of size, athleticism and functional strength made him one of the best rising seniors in the Navy AAB coalition.

Neiman Lawrence is a 2028 quarterback who should be a household name in the not too distant future. The freshman from South Florida kept pace with the veteran Statesmen, effortlessly delivering nimble pitches to various layers of the field. At 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds, Lawrence could pass downfield and was sharp on throws outside the numbers, short and mid-level. Lawrence already has offers from Ohio State, Georgia, Nebraska, Miami and others.

Jonah Winston is a smooth operator who continued to play down and vertical throughout Friday’s workout in San Antonio. The four-star wide receiver from Hoover (Ala.) High School works expertly out of the slot with good feet and some ability to burst to make plays after the catch. Winston, the younger brother of Cleveland Browns QB Jameis Winston, is an excellent route runner with twitchy movements and a smooth game. Alabama’s playmaker has been a trend for Florida State since the beginning.

Jakai Anderson is a wide receiver technician. The four-star pass catcher from The Boot made his presence felt in San Antonio with his excellent route running and ability to repeatedly shake up defensive backs with his break-ins and breaks. An early LSU commit out of McDonough 35 High School in New Orleans, he was an impact outside and slot commit with great burst off the line and speed to play downfield.

Jaden Warren broke through with a monster junior campaign at Iowa Colony (Texas) High School, earning him the attention of colleges across the South as a speedy 2026 wide receiver. The 6-foot-2, 180-pounder boasts a well-built frame, has 10.5 speed in the 100-meter dash, moves well downfield, and separates at a high clip. Warren also showed the ability to get open on the bottom and enroll on the perimeter. He flashes explosive big-play ability every time he touches the ball, flashes a well-rounded skill set in San Antonio, and is another well-regarded pass catcher worthy of Rivals250 consideration. Oklahoma State, SMU and Nebraska are early candidates for Warren.

Isaiah Broughton is a large man, standing close to 6-foot-5 and weighing well over 300 pounds. younger brother texas Longhorns breakout DL Vernon Broughton is also doing well. The 2026 defensive lineman from Houston is burdensome to handle and moves well with his size. Broughton has a strong arm and plays downhill from the middle of the DL. Texas Tech, UTSA and Houston are early options for Broughton.

Darius McKinley had a strong performance inside the Alamodome. After a breakout season at Lafayette (Louisiana) Acadiana High School, the four-star DL showed off his power off the line during position practice and at the OL-DL showcase. His older brother, Dominic, is a five-star DL for the Rivals who finished a strong freshman season at LSU. He is a physical offensive player and a strong player at 6-foot-2 and over 260 pounds. The Tigers also have a good position with McKinley.

Jalen Brewster is 6-foot-4, weighs 285 pounds, and moves at a different pace. The Cedar Hill (Texas) High School defensive lineman has NFL pedigree, and it’s evident in his game. Brewster bounces with his big frame, has great feet and natural power. As a sophomore, there is a lot to like about his athletic skills and characteristics. Texas Tech, Arizona State and Baylor University have made early offers for the 2027 DL from Texas.