Blue-Grey All-American Bowl: EverBank Field Info Center (Class of 2017)

NFL veterans Quinn Gray and Greg Jones will join many of their one-time professional peers and coach the nation’s premier prospects in the Class of 2017 during the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on Jan. 14 Jacksonville Jaguars’ EverBank Field.

With anticipation at an all-time high, the wait is nearly over, as the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on Jan. 14 at Jacksonville Jaguars’ EverBank Field is right around the corner.

NFL veteran Dick Bell will coach the Blue Team, with peers Mark McMillian and Arlen Harris. NFL veteran Quinn Gray will coach the Grey Team, with Greg Jones and Ken Stills.

Rosters will consist of the nation’s premier prospects in the Class of 2017 (follow the link for info on players for both sides). Similar to year’s past, there will certainly be no shortage of talent.

While talks continue for a potential national television deal, and the hope is to soon provide an update, the game will be broadcast live on ESPN3 (follow the link for details) at 1 p.m. (EST).

Once there for the All-American Bowl Weekend, student-athletes will be mentored by our well-rounded staff of NFL veterans (follow the link for list of the one-time professionals).

For frequent updates in real time, the sights and sounds can be found via social media on Twitter (follow the link for @BlueGreyFB) and Instagram (follow the link for @bluegreyfootball).

Prior to the game, there will be family-oriented events taking place at the host hotel DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront, a venue that has become our home away from home (follow the link for details).

Tickets for the game will be sold at the host hotel for $15 each, or the stubs can be purchased at the stadium’s box office on the day of the game. Parking at the facility is expected to be free.

A tentative schedule for the weekend follows below (subject to change). Keep in mind, a much more detailed itinerary of the many activities will be provided upon arrival.

DAY ONE (Jan. 12)

All-American Bowl Registration at host hotel (9 a.m. till 12 p.m.)

All-American Bowl Practice at Jaguars’ practice facility (2 p.m. till 5 p.m.)

All-American Bowl Media Night at host hotel (7 p.m. till 10 p.m.)

DAY TWO (Jan. 13)

All-American Bowl Jersey Presentation at host hotel (9 a.m. till 12 p.m.)

All-American Bowl Practice at Jaguars’ practice facility (2 p.m. till 5 p.m.)

All-American Bowl Formal Banquet at host hotel (7 p.m. till 10 p.m.)

DAY THREE (Jan. 14)

All-American Bowl team meetings at host hotel (9 a.m. till 9:30 a.m.)

All-American Bowl walk-through at Jaguars’ EverBank Field (10 a.m. till 12:30 a.m.)

All-American Bowl at Jaguars’ EverBank Field (1 p.m. till 4:30 p.m.)

As many know, the country’s talent pool is as deep as ever, and another game will be played between Pacific vs. Atlantic on Jan. 21 at Oakland Raiders’ Coliseum. Stay tuned for details.

Still, the focus remains on the upcoming All-American Bowl on Jan. 14 in the Sunshine State. Given the success of the game’s debut last year, the encore will likely live up to the advanced billing.