IMG Academy Safety Hayes-Roberts Earns Polynesian Bowl
The 6-foot-3 safety from Bradenton, Florida, was selected to the 2027 adidas Polynesian Bowl and plans to announce his college commitment there.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in People
IMG Academy safety Bryce Hayes-Roberts was selected to the 2027 adidas Polynesian Bowl, a high school all-star game held in Honolulu. He plans to announce his college commitment at the event.
Why it matters
Selection to the Polynesian Bowl signals recognition of Hayes-Roberts as one of the top high school football prospects. The upcoming commitment announcement will shape his college recruiting outcome.
Hayes-Roberts stands 6 feet 3 inches as a 2028 safety at IMG Academy. The selection is by invitation, and the college he will choose has not yet been disclosed.
The players
Bryce Hayes-Roberts
A 2028 safety at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and a prospect for the adidas Polynesian Bowl.
IMG Academy
A sports academy in Bradenton, Florida, known for developing high school athletes.
The details
Hayes-Roberts transferred from Frisco Lone Star to IMG Academy ahead of the 2026 season. He was selected to the adidas Polynesian Bowl by invitation, and plans to announce his commitment at the game in January 2027.
Timeline
Ahead of the 2026 season: Hayes-Roberts transfers from Frisco Lone Star to IMG Academy.
January 2027: The adidas Polynesian Bowl takes place in Honolulu.
Season Trajectory
The adidas Polynesian Bowl is an annual Honolulu showcase that gathers top high school football talent before the college signing period. Hayes-Roberts's invitation places him among those prospects expected to finalize college decisions around the event.
For Bradenton-area sports fans and recruiting watchers, the Polynesian Bowl commitment announcement is a concrete event to follow in January 2027. The announcement will reveal which college program lands one of the region's top safeties.
The takeaway
Selection to a national all-star game like the Polynesian Bowl gives prospects a visible platform to finalize college decisions. Following announcements at such events is a practical way to track recruiting outcomes.
What happens next
Hayes-Roberts is scheduled to announce his college commitment at the 2027 adidas Polynesian Bowl in January 2027.
Further reading
Explore more local profiles in Bradenton People for context on prospects like Hayes-Roberts.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 247Sports.
