Congrats Class of 2026!
The Gatlinburg All American Bowl Hall of Fame officially launched August 15, 2026. The Class of 2026 Inductees will include top performers from the inaugural Gatlinburg All American Bowl, hosted in 2020, as well as coaches and media who have served a role in the event since 2020.
Each year a new batch of Gatlinburg All American Bowl players, coaches and media will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, are you next?
Featured Inductees
Coach Time Smith
Ronnie Porter
Von Mahoney
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Coach Tim Smith of the Evangel Christian Lightning in Alabama has played a pivotal role in the success of the Gatlinburg All American Bowl. Whether it was in the sidelines, Press Box or helping spread word throughout the Southeast, the event would not be where it is today without Coach Smith.
Ronnie Porter of Heathwood Hall in South Carolina had the type of MVP performance in the 2020 11-Man Game that is still one of the best to this day. With over 200 yards rushing, multiple TDs and 12+ tackles, he left his mark on the Gatlinburg All American Bowl. Ronnie would go on to have a good career at the University of South Carolina and Appalachian State.
Coach Von Mahoney was beloved by every player and coach who was lucky enough to work with him at the Gatlinburg All American Bowl. We lost Coach Von to tragedy in 2026 but his impact on the Gatlinburg All American Bowl will forever be remembered and honored.
RIP Coach Von (2000-2026)
James Shannon - 8-Man Extreme
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Emmanuel Deng
Steve Reithemeyer
James Shannon, founder and owner of 8-Man Extreme, has been a crucial partner of the Gatlinburg All American Bowl. In addition to streaming every game in the event's history, he has been a key member of multiple committees and the event is not what it is today without him.
Emmanuel Deng of South Haven Christian in Tennessee become the Gatlinburg All American Bowl's first ever MVP in 2020's 8-man Game. He showed off his elite speed and athletic ability all game.
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The former Memphis Nighthawks coach Steve Reithemeyer out of Tennessee has been a pivotal part of the All American Bowl process since its inception in 2020. Serving as the lead Nomination Committee Chair, Steve has been a part of what makes the Gatlinburg All American a legitimate postseason reward for players from all over the country.