2025 Senior/Shrine Bowl

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Shrine Bowl Preview: Media's players to watch; full roster

Jan 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Giants.com

The 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl officially kicks off this weekend.

Practices will take place Saturday through Tuesday in the lead up to Thursday's game at AT&T Stadium.

The Giants will be well-represented on the Shrine Bowl coaching staffs, as defensive coordinator Shane Bowen will serve as the head coach of the West Team, while inside linebackers coach John Egorugwu will coordinate the West Team's defense.

Before the festivities in Frisco begin, let's take a look at some of the media's players to watch at the 2025 Shrine Bowl.

QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

"Shedeur Sanders is the obvious headliner. (Shrine Bowl director of football operations and player personnel Eric) Galko told me he believes Sanders can use the week to springboard his way toward the top of the draft." -- NFL.com's Eric Edholm

"The headliner of this year's Shrine Bowl is undoubtedly Sanders, who's currently battling Cam Ward to be the first quarterback selected in the 2025 NFL draft and potentially the No. 1 overall pick. Simply put, Sanders has been one of the nation's best quarterbacks since he transferred to Colorado from Jackson State... While his physical tools won't wow you, his football intelligence will as he expertly reads and diagnoses coverages at a high level." -- PFF's Max Chadwick

QB Kyle McCord, Syracuse

"Sanders isn't the only talented passer at the event. Next in line might be Syracuse's Kyle McCord, who turned in a career-best season for the Orange after a tumultuous exit from Ohio State. McCord had a solid first season as a starter at Ohio State in 2023, but following the Buckeyes' loss to Michigan that season, he transferred to Syracuse -- and took his game to an even higher level. Leading the FBS in completions (391), pass attempts (592) and passing yards (4,779), McCord finished 10th in the Heisman Trophy voting and had 13 TDs and zero interceptions in his final five games." -- Edholm

DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan

"While his teammate, Mason Graham, is pretty solidly the top defensive tackle in the draft, Grant is looking to solidify himself as No. 2 with a strong week in Texas. His 86.4 PFF grade since 2023 is 10th among FBS interior defenders, as he's earned 80-plus grades both as a pass-rusher and as a run defender in that span. Grant has freakish movement ability at 6-foot-3, 339-pound size and will likely be selected within the first 25 picks in April." -- Chadwick

"Grant might end up being one of the higher-drafted defensive players at the Shrine in recent years." -- Edholm

WR Tre Harris, Ole Miss

"Injuries kept Harris out of five games this past season and likely cost him a Biletnikoff Award as well. He finished the year with an absurd 5.15 yards per route run, the most by a Power Five receiver since PFF began charting college football in 2014. Harris has great size at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds and is dangerous after the catch." -- Chadwick

TE Oronde Gadsen II, Syracuse

"The son of the former Dolphins receiver of the same name, Gadsden will be one of the more intriguing athletes in attendance." -- Edholm

DE Bradyn Swinson, LSU

"Swinson has steadily improved throughout his career at Oregon and LSU, leading to his best season yet in 2024. He earned a career-high 90.2 pass-rush grade as a fifth-year senior, placing sixth among FBS edge defenders with a 20.1% pressure rate and 10th with a 22% pass-rush win rate. Swinson has shown off advanced pass-rushing moves throughout his career that could give offensive linemen fits in one-on-one drills. He's currently a projected third-round pick and will look to move up in what is a deep edge class." -- Chadwick

Here is the full list of 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl participants:

QUARTERBACK

Max Brosmer, Minnesota
Brady Cook, Missouri
Kyle McCord, Syracuse
Cam Miller, North Dakota State
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
Payton Thorne, Auburn

RUNNING BACK

Jaydon Blue, Texas
Tahj Brooks, Texas Tech
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Arizona
Ja'Quinden Jackson, Arkansas
Montrell Johnson Jr., Florida
Corey Kiner, Cincinnati
Phil Mafah, Clemson
Rocket Sanders, South Carolina

WIDE RECEIVER

Ja'Corey Brooks, Louisville
Sam Brown, Miami
Jacolby George, Miami
Traeshon Holden, Oregon
Jimmy Horn, Colorado
KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Auburn
Dominic Lovett, Georgia
Jackson Meeks, Syracuse
Konata Mumpfield, Pittsburgh
Nick Nash, San Jose State
Isaiah Neyor, Nebraska
Kaden Prather, Maryland
Will Sheppard, Colorado
Dont'e Thornton Jr., Tennessee
Theo Wease Jr., Missouri
Antwane Wells Jr., Mississippi
LaJohntay Wester, Colorado
Ricky White, UNLV

TIGHT END

Jalin Conyers, Texas Tech
Mitchell Evans, Notre Dame
Rivaldo Fairweather, Auburn
Oronde Gadsden II, Syracuse
Luke Lachey, Iowa
Caden Prieskorn, Mississippi
Carter Runyon, Towson
Ben Yurosek, Georgia

OFFENSIVE LINE

Bryce Cabeldue, Kansas
Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, Oregon State
Jack Conley, Boston College
Dalton Cooper, Oklahoma State
Tyler Cooper, Minnesota
Brandon Crenshaw-Dixon, Florida
Joshua Gray, Oregon State
Gus Hartwig, Purdue
Joe Huber, Wisconsin
Nash Jones, Texas State
Drew Kendall, Boston College
Tim McKay, N.C. State
Luke Newman, Michigan State
Thomas Perry, Middlebury
Hollin Pierce, Rutgers
Esa Pole, Washington State
Xavier Truss, Georgia
Gareth Warren, Lindenwood
Trey Wedig, Indiana
Marcus Wehr, Montana State
Aiden Williams, Minnesota-Duluth
John Williams, Cincinnati

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QB Drake Maye - New England Patriots (2024)

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DE Will Anderson Jr. - Houston Texans (2023)

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CB Derek Stingley Jr. - Houston Texans (2022)

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QB Trey Lance - San Francisco 49ers (2021)

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CB Jeff Okudah - Detroit Lions (2020)

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DT Quinnen Williams - New York Jets (2019)

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QB Sam Darnold - New York Jets (2018)

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DE Solomon Thomas - San Francisco 49ers (2017)

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DE Joey Bosa - San Diego Chargers (2016)

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DE Dante Fowler Jr. - Jacksonville Jaguars (2015)

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QB Blake Bortles - Jacksonville Jaguars (2014)

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DE Dion Jordan - Miami Dolphins (2013)

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RB Trent Richardson - Cleveland Browns (2012)

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DT Marcell Dareus - Buffalo Bills (2011)

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DT Gerald McCoy - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2010)

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DE Tyson Jackson - Kansas City Chiefs (2009)

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QB Matt Ryan - Atlanta Falcons (2008)

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T Joe Thomas - Cleveland Browns (2007)

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QB Vince Young - Tennessee Titans (2006)

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WR Braylon Edwards - Cleveland Browns (2005)

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WR Larry Fitzgerald - Arizona Cardinals (2004)

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WR Andre Johnson - Houston Texans (2003)

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QB Joey Harrington - Detroit Lions (2002)

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DT Gerard Warren - Cleveland Browns (2001)

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T Chris Samuels - Washington Redskins (2000)

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QB Akili Smith - Cincinnati Bengals (1999)

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DE Andre Wadsworth - Arizona Cardinals (1998)

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CB Shawn Springs - Seattle Seahawks (1997)

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DE Simeon Rice - Arizona Cardinals (1996)

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QB Steve McNair - Houston Oilers (1995)

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QB Heath Shuler - Washington Redskins (1994)

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RB Garrison Hearst - Phoenix Cardinals (1993)

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DT Sean Gilbert - Los Angeles Rams (1992)

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CB Bruce Pickens - Atlanta Falcons (1991)

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DT Cortez Kennedy - Seattle Seahawks (1990)

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RB Barry Sanders - Detroit Lions (1989)

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S Bennie Blades - Detroit Lions (1988)

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RB Alonzo Highsmith - Houston Oilers (1987)

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QB Jim Everett - Houston Oilers (1986)

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DT Ray Childress - Houston Oilers (1985)

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LB Carl Banks - New York Giants (1984)

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RB Curt Warner - Seattle Seahawks (1983)

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LB Chip Banks - Cleveland Browns (1982)

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RB Freeman McNeil - New York Jets (1981)

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T Anthony Munoz - Cincinnati Bengals (1980)

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QB Jack Thompson - Cincinnati Bengals (1979)

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WR Wes Chandler - New Orleans Saints (1978)

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DT Eddie Edwards - Cincinnati Bengals (1977)

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RB Chuck Muncie - New Orleans Saints (1976)

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G Ken Huff - Baltimore Colts (1975)

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G John Hicks - New York Giants (1974)

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T Jerry Sisemore - Philadelphia Eagles (1973)

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T Lionel Antoine - Chicago Bears (1972)

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QB Dan Pastorini - Houston Oilers (1971)

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QB Mike Phipps - Cleveland Browns (1970)

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RB Leroy Keyes - Philadelphia Eagles (1969)

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DE Claude Humphrey - Atlanta Falcons (1968)

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QB Steve Spurrier - San Francisco 49ers (1967)

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RB Dick Leftridge - Pittsburgh Steelers (1966)

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LB Dick Butkus - Chicago Bears (1965)

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WR Charley Taylor - Washington Redskins (1964)

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DT Jim Dunaway - Minnesota Vikings (1963)

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DT Merlin Olsen - Los Angeles Rams (1962)

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DT Joe Rutgens - Washington Redskins (1961)

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DB Johnny Robinson - Detroit Lions (1960)

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DB Billy Stacy - Chicago Cardinals (1959)

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LB Dan Currie - Green Bay Packers (1958)

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QB John Brodie - San Francisco 49ers (1957)

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RB Hopalong Cassady - Detroit Lions (1956)

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RB Alan Ameche - Baltimore Colts (1955)

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C Art Hunter - Green Bay Packers (1954)

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QB Jack Scarbath - Washington Redskins (1953)

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RB Ollie Matson - Chicago Cardinals (1952)

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QB Y.A. Tittle - San Francisco 49ers (Colts disbanded after 1950 season, the players were made eligible for draft along with college seniors. Tittle was the No. 1 choice - 3rd overall - of 49ers in 1951.)

Clarence Hamm