Top players, ranking implications from Navy All-American Bowl Combine
SAN ANTONIO — Prospective FBS prospects from across the country gathered in San Antonio for the annual San Antonio All-American Bowl Combine.
Rivals National Recruiting Analyst Sam Spiegelman was in place for the junior team, which included recruits from the 2026, 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes.
Here are the highest results and implications of Navy’s 2025 AAB Combine rankings, led by five-star QB Faizon Brandon.
1. QB FAIZON BRANDON
Faizon Brandon was sensational during his junior 12 months at Greensboro (North Carolina) Grimsley, culminating in a state title and North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year honors. Five star Tennessee The quarterback’s commitment brought such a high level of play to the Alamodome because the Rivals team MVP on the annual Friday Combine. Brandon was sharp from start to complete. The elite passer combined touch and lock throws in spectacular fashion and made several outstanding throws on the sideline, in traffic and downfield throughout the competition. His deep ball accuracy and ease of throwing down the center were unmatched. The future Vol clearly emphasizes within the interview that he’s the No. 1 player in Rivals250.
2. QB JADEN O’NEAL
Jaden O’Neal he was within the conversation as the very best player on the sector in San Antonio. The future Sooner is an brisk pitcher who hits tight windows with confidence. The four-star point guard from the West Coast was accurate in passing the ball downfield and into tight windows. O’Neal made vertical throws easy and whip throws on end zone routes. The Oklahoma verbal commitment is amongst the very best within the country and proved effective, bringing hit after hit to the Alamodome during Friday’s AAB Navy Combine.
3. OL DOMINIC HARRIS
Dominic Harris is a big man – he’s 6′ 10″ and weighs over 330 pounds. The unranked 2026 offensive tackle worked inside and out and was anchored high. Harris has an average pass rush and is agile for a lineman of his size. He has long arms and uses them well. Harris’ combination of size, athleticism and functional strength made him one of the top rising seniors at the Navy AAB Combine.
4. QB NIEMANN LAWRENCE
Niemann Lawrence is a 2028 quarterback who will soon be widely known. The South Florida freshman kept pace with the elder statesmen at the position, making lock shots with ease across multiple layers of the field. At 6-foot-4 and 175 pounds, Lawrence can pass downfield and is good at making throws off the numbers and at short-to-intermediate levels. Lawrence already has offers from companies such as Ohio State, Georgia, Nebraska, Miami and others.
5. WR JONAH WINSTON
Jonah Winston is a skillful operator who made up-and-down plays during Friday’s practice in San Antonio. The Hoover (Ala.) High four-star winger is skillful out of the slot, has excellent feet and can shoot in bursts to make a play after the catch. Winston, the younger brother of Cleveland Browns QB Jameis Winston, is an excellent route runner, characterized by twitchy movements and a smooth play. State of Florida is enjoying early popularity with the Alabama quarterback.
6. WR JAKAI ANDERSON
Jakii Anderson is the winger’s 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 defenders on and off breaks. Early LSU McDonogh 35 High’s commitment to New Orleans has an impact on outside and slot work, with excellent line attack and speed that facilitates play downfield.
7. WR JAYDEN WARREN
Jayden Warren tore through a monster junior high school campaign at Iowa Colony (Texas) as the speedy 2026 wide receiver landed on college radars across the South. The 6-foot-1, 180-pounder has a full frame and moves well downfield with a verified 10.5 per 100 yard speed and splits on the high jump. Warren also showed the ability to get open underneath and master the perimeter game. He’s explosive and can get emotional every time he touches the ball, and he showed off his all-around skills in San Antonio and is another touted pass catcher who deserves consideration on the Rivals250 team. Oklahoma, SMU and Nebraska are early contenders for Warren.
8. DL ISAIAH BROUGHTON
Isaiah Broughton is a big man, standing around 6 feet 5 inches and weighing well north of 300 pounds. Younger brother Texas DL Vernon Broughton, who is having a breakout season with the Longhorns, is also finding his rhythm. Houston’s 2026 defensive lineman is quite a challenge and moves well for his size. Broughton is flexible, has strong arms and plays down the middle of the DL. Texas Tech, UTSA and Houston are early contenders for Broughton.
9. DL DARRYUS MCKINLEY
Darryus McKinley put on a strong performance at the Alamodome. After a breakout season at Lafayette (La.) Acadiana High School, the four-star DL performed impressively in position drills and showed off his power during the OL-DL showcase. McKinley, whose older brother Dominick was a five-star DL player coming off a strong freshman season at LSU, is also physically fit at tackle and is flexed, 6-foot-10 and weighs more than 260 pounds. The Tigers are also well positioned with McKinley.
10. DL JALEN BREWSTER
Jalen Brewster moves at a different pace at 6-foot-4 and 285 pounds. The Cedar Hill (Texas) High School defensive lineman has NFL pedigree and it shows in his play. Brewster is flexible in his massive frame, has great feet and natural strength. As a sophomore, there is plenty to like about his skills and movement characteristics. Technician from Texas, Arizona State AND Baylor put early offers on the table for Texas’ 2027 DL.
