USA Football announces U.S. Under-17 National Team roster to compete against Japan in International Bowl VIII
The U.S. Under-17 National Team will have some major firepower when it heads to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the 2017 International Bowl when it takes on Japan on Monday, Jan. 16.
The talented squad is highlighted by one of the nation’s top young defensive backs.
Orange (N.J.) cornerback Nyquee Hawkins, a returning National Team selection, headlines this year’s U-17 squad. Ranked a four-star recruit in the Class of 2019 by 247Sports, Hawkins has been a key contributor on Orange’s varsity squad since his freshman season.
There’s also some notable talent in the trenches, including Kansas product Cooper Beebe and Washington native Bailey Elder.
The 6-foot-3, 270-pound Beebe is the younger brother of former National Team alum and current Minnesota tight end Colton Beebe.
Elder, from Stadium (Tacoma, Wash.), stands 6-5 and has emerged as an offensive line recruit to watch.
Steering the ship will be head coach Gabe Infante, who has led St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia) to back-to-back state titles from 2013-14.
The U.S. National Teams manager Aaron Ingram is excited to have Infante on board.
"Gabe Infante runs a college-level program at St. Joe's Prep. Anytime you can see the results that St. Joe’s has had, it is because of outstanding coaching and leadership. We know Coach Infante will lead our U-17 National team the exact same way. He is an incredible coach, leader and an even better man,” Ingram said.
2017 U.S. Under-17 National Team
|
First |
Last |
Pos. |
Current School |
State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jared |
Ables |
DB |
Foothill High School |
NV |
|
Justin |
Allen |
QB |
Tuscarora High School |
VA |
|
Zach |
Angel |
LB |
Mansfield High School |
TX |
|
Faleatua |
Areta |
DL |
Kent Meridian High School |
WA |
|
Christophe |
Atkinson |
TE |
Tuscarora High School |
VA |
|
Cooper |
Beebe |
OL |
Piper High School |
KS |
|
Kyle |
Bilodeau |
TE |
Woodberry Forest High School |
VA |
|
Philip |
Blanda |
DB |
Oakton High School |
VA |
|
Jonny |
Bottorff |
DL |
Quincy Notre Dame High School |
IL |
|
Cameron |
Brown |
DB |
Casteel High School |
AZ |
|
Ray |
Brown |
RB |
Elk Grove High School |
CA |
|
Alex |
Buckmeier |
DL |
New Richland Hartland Ellendale Geneva High School |
MN |
|
Sebastian |
Class |
RB |
Weeki Wachee High School |
FL |
|
Anthony |
Chairez |
DL |
Bennington High School |
NE |
|
Preston |
Daniels |
LB |
Washington County High |
GA |
|
Aj |
Desantis |
OL |
Maine Endwell High School |
NY |
|
Jaden |
Dottin |
WR |
Arlington High School |
MA |
|
Michael |
Drayton |
DB |
St. Mary'S Ryken |
MD |
|
Christian |
Dremel |
WR |
Don Bosco Prep |
NJ |
|
Evan |
Durbin |
OL |
Columbine High School |
CO |
|
Bailey |
Elder |
OL |
Stadium |
WA |
|
Jake |
Galli |
LB |
Gonzaga College High School |
VA |
|
Matt |
Greenwald |
DB |
Fairview High School |
CO |
|
Richie |
Hagarty |
LB |
Cathedral High School |
IN |
|
Jatavious |
Harris |
WR |
Baldwin High School |
GA |
|
Nyquee |
Hawkins |
DB |
Orange High School |
NJ |
|
Jalen |
Jackson |
WR |
Hillgrove High School |
GA |
|
Mykal |
Johnson |
DL |
Dorsey High School |
CA |
|
Tanner |
Jonassen |
OL |
Marquette Academy |
IL |
|
Will Kuehne |
Kuehne |
QB |
Liberty Christian School |
TX |
|
Chris |
Manoa |
DL |
Chandler High |
AZ |
|
Willie |
Matthews III |
LB |
Montclair High School |
NJ |
|
Shakeer |
Mcpherson |
DB |
North Babylon High School |
NY |
|
Brennan |
Mcquade |
OL |
Maine-Endwell |
NY |
|
Santiago |
Messmacher |
OL |
Palmer Trinity School |
FL |
|
Jake |
Mitten |
DL |
Cathedral Catholic High School |
CA |
|
Stephen |
Oscar |
K |
James M. Bennett High School |
MD |
|
Lucas |
Portes |
OL |
Thomas S Wootton Hig School |
MD |
|
Nicholas |
Ross |
DB |
Carlton J Kell Highschool |
GA |
|
Trey |
Rucker |
DB |
Flint Hill School |
VA |
|
Mason |
Russell |
LB |
Windermere Preparatory School |
FL |
|
Nolan |
Smith |
DL |
Calvary Day School |
GA |
|
Samuel |
Stevens |
OL |
Farmington High School |
AR |
|
Parker |
Thomas |
DL |
Edison High School |
CA |
|
Jack |
Topping |
OL |
Parish Episcopal School |
TX |
|
Jose |
Vazquez |
OL |
Glenbard North High School |
IL |
|
Tyler |
Van Dyke |
QB |
Suffield Academy |
CT |
|
Fabrice |
Voyne |
ATH |
Xavier Prep |
CA |
|
Treyton |
Welch |
WR |
Buffalo |
MN |
|
Devin |
Williams |
WR |
Central Maryland Christian |
MD |
The roster is still being finalized and will be updated periodically throughout the next several months. For more information on the 2017 International Bowl, click here.