Gamecocks QB commit will go international for Pro Football Hall of Fame all-star game

South Carolina quarterback commit Ryan Hilinski will be part of an inaugural international football all-star game.

Hilinski has been selected to play in the Pro Football Hall of Fame World All-Star Bowl on Dec. 22 at Azul Stadium in Mexico City. The game was officially announced Tuesday and will feature 70 top players from around the world .

The event was inspired by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy which has traveled to Europe, China and Mexico over the past year training top international athletes. The Academy also trains the top 50 high school players from the United States in Canton annually.