MOORHEAD, Minn. - Minnesota State University Moorhead senior wide receiver, Joe Johnson has been invited to play in the All-American Bowl in Minneapolis, Minn. On Dec. 12, 2009.

Johnson finished his career with the Dragons this past November, as he led the Dragons in punt returns, kick returns and receiving. In his senior year, he returned 18 punts for a total of 120 yards, while averaging 18.1 yards per kick return on 41 returns. Johnson had 55 catches for 537 yards in 2009, averaging just under 50 yards per game.

The game will played at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome with kick-off scheduled for 9:35 a.m. Tickets for the game are $10, with ages 10 & under free of admission.

The following was provided by the All-American Bowl:

The All-American Bowl was founded in 1996 to give athletes the opportunity to compete against the best at their level in an all-star game setting. There are not many all star games available to athletes in High School, DII, DIII, JUCO, and minor league football, and the All American Bowl was created to fill that void. In April of 1996, the first All American Bowl was played in Minnesota and has since been played at various cities across the country including Atlanta, Miami and Las Vegas. The All American Bowl also gives athletes the potential to be scouted by colleges and professional football teams.

There are several All American Bowls game for different levels they include: DII, DIII, JUCO, Minor League Football, Free Agent, and High School. The participants in the All American Bowls are players who have been nominated by coaches for their outstanding performances throughout their season.??Participants in All American Bowl games have gone on to further their careers in college and professional leagues; and the number of these athletes grow each year!