Like All-American athletes (5)

I believe the answer is:

elite

(Other definitions for elite that I've seen before include "12 letters = 1 inch (type)" , "Identified as the best" , "Privileged or posh group" , "Exclusive set" , "High society" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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