The All-American Bowl Selection Committee announced Walker Lyons (Folsom, California/ Folsom H.S.) as the winner of the 2023 All-American Bowl’s Man of the Year award. Lyons epitomizes a high standard of excellence in community service and athletic distinction.
Man of the Year 🏆
— All-American Bowl (@AABonNBC) January 7, 2023
Congratulations to Walker Lyons (@walkerly0ns) from Folsom H.S. #theG23ATESTshow 🎶 #AllAmericanBowl 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/yp2f46hWR6
According to 247Sports Lyons is a four-star prospect and one of the top tight ends in the nation,
Past winners of the award include Garrett Wilson, Paris Johnson Jr., and Caleb Williams.
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