Anthony Muñoz Award Explained

The Anthony Muñoz Award is given annually to the best lineman in the high school football at U.S. Army All-American Bowl banquet. It is comparable to the Outland Trophy for collegiate football players.

The award was established in 2009 in honor of Anthony Muñoz. Its inaugural winner was Seantrel Henderson.

Past winners

Season Player Position High school City College
2009 Miami (FL)
2010 Ray Drew[1] Georgia
2011 Florida
2012 Notre Dame
2013 Stanford
2014 Florida
2015 Auburn
2016 Stanford
2017 Clemson
2018 Georgia
2019 Paris Johnson Jr.[2] OGPrinceton High SchoolOhio State
2020 Donovan Jackson[3] OGEpiscopal High SchoolOhio State
2021Joshua Conerly Jr.[4] OTRainier Beach High SchoolSeattle, WashingtonOregon
2022Kadyn Proctor[5] Alabama
2023LJ McCray[6] DEMainland High SchoolDaytona Beach, FloridaFlorida

Notes and References

  1. News: Drew named top lineman . Thomasville Times-Enterprise . January 7, 2011 .
  2. Web site: Paris Johnson Jr. Named Anthony Munoz Lineman of the Year. elevenwarriors.com. Carpenter, Zack. January 3, 2020. January 19, 2022.
  3. Web site: Five-Star Donovan Jackson Named Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award Winner. Ramos, Gus. December 30, 2020. January 19, 2022. NBC Sports.
  4. aabonnbc. 1479573716304547841. Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Congratulations to Joshua Conerly Jr. (@joshuaconerlyjr) from Rainier Beach H.S. for being named the winner..
  5. Web site: Alabama 5-Star OL signee Kadyn Proctor named Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year. Touchdown Alabama Magazine. January 7, 2023. September 14, 2023.
  6. Web site: LJ McCray wins Anthony Muñoz Lineman of Year Award at All-American Bowl. Hall, Graham. January 5, 2024. May 23, 2024. 247 Sports.