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 by Hacksaw_64
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2018 East–West Shrine Game will be at 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM on
Saturday, January 20
All times are in Pacific Time.

WEST TEAM

Quarterbacks

Jeremiah Briscoe, Sam Houston State
Nic Shimonek, Texas Tech
Nick Stevens, Colorado State

Running backs

Jordan Chunn, Troy
Justin Jackson, Northwestern
Phillip Lindsay, Colorado

Wide receivers

Jeff Badet, Oklahoma
Bryce Bobo, Colorado
Devonte Boyd, UNLV
Steven Dunbar, Houston
Jordan Thomas, Mississippi State
Jake Wieneke, South Dakota State

Tight ends

Blake Mack, Arkansas State
Andrew Vollert, Weber State
David Wells, San Diego State
Offensive linemen
Dejon Allen (OG), Hawaii
Jacob Alsadek (OG), Arizona
Jake Bennett (C), Colorado State
Zachary Crabtree (OT), Oklahoma State
Mark Korte (OT), Alberta
Cody O’Connell (OG), Washington State
Jacob Ohnesorge (C), South Dakota State
Greg Senat (OT), Wagner
Coleman Shelton (C), Washington
Brett Toth (OT), Army
Salesi Uhatafe (OG), Utah

Defensive linemen

Poona Ford (DT), Texas
Marcell Frazier (DE), Missouri
P.J. Hall (DT), Sam Houston State
Alec James (DE), Wisconsin
Justin Lawler (DE), SMU
James Looney (DT), California
Filipo Mokofisi (DT), Utah
Bilal Nichols (DT), Delaware
Joe Ostman (DE), Central Michigan
Conor Sheehy (DE), Wisconsin (injured)

Linebackers

James Hearns (OLB), Louisville (injured)
Leon Jacobs (OLB), Wisconsin
Joel Lanning (QB/ILB), Iowa State
Ja’Von Rolland-Jones (OLB), Arkansas State
Tegray Scales (OLB), Indiana
Kenny Young (ILB), UCLA

Defensive backs

Secdrick Cooper (S), Louisiana Tech
Dane Cruikshank (CB), Arizona
Josh Kalu (CB), Nebraska
Heath Harding (CB), Miami (Ohio)
Davontae Harris (CB), Illinois State
Godwin Igwebuike (S), Northwestern
Natrell Jamerson (S), Wisconsin
Afolabi Laguda (S), Colorado
Malik Reaves (CB), Villanova
Cole Reyes (S), North Dakota
Linden Stephens (CB), Cincinnati
Chucky Williams (S), Louisville

Specialists

Matthew McCrane (K), Kansas State
Drew Scott (LS), Kansas State
Shane Tripucka (P), Texas A&M

EAST TEAM

Quarterbacks

J.T. Barrett, Ohio State
Riley Ferguson, Memphis
Quinton Flowers, South Florida

Running backs

Chase Edmonds, Fordham
D’Ernest Johnson, South Florida
Ralph Webb, Vanderbilt

Wide receivers

Regis Cibasu, Montreal
Daurice Fountain, Northern Iowa
DaeSean Hamilton, Penn State
Cam Phillips, Virginia Tech (injured)
Justin Watson, Pennsylvania
Jester Weah, Pittsburgh
Javon Wims, Georgia (injured)

Tight ends

Damon Gibson, Minnesota State
Cam Serigne, Wake Forest
Ethan Wolf, Tennessee

Offensive linemen

Tony Adams (OG), N.C. State
Brian Allen (C), Michigan State
Kyle Bosch (OG), West Virginia
Aaron Evans (OT), UCF (injured)
Nico Falah (OG), USC (injured)
Austin Golson (C), Auburn
Cory Helms (OG), South Carolina
Connor Hilland (OG), Williams & Mary
Jaryd Jones-Smith (OG), Pittsburgh
Austin Kuhnert (C), North Dakota State
Brad Lundblade (C), Oklahoma State
KC McDermott (OT), Miami
Jamar McGloster (OT), Syracuse

Defensive linemen

Curtis Cothren (DE), Penn State
Parker Cothren (DT), Penn State
Folorunso Fatukasi (DT), UConn
Dalton Keene (DE), Illinois State
Marcus Martin (DE), Slippery Rock
Jamiyus Pittman (DT), UCF
Deadrin Senat (DT), South Florida
Kentavius Street (DE), N.C. State
Chad Thomas (DE), Miami

Linebackers

Parris Bennett (ILB), Syracuse
Jason Cabinda (ILB), Penn State
D.J. Palmore (OLB), Navy
Jacob Pugh (OLB), Florida State
Matthew Thomas (OLB), Florida State
Chris Worley (ILB), Ohio State

Defensive backs

DeVonta’ Delaney (CB), Miami
Brandon Facyson (CB), Virginia Tech
Tre Flowers (S), Oklahoma State
Grant Haley (CB), Penn State
Avonte Maddox (CB), Pittsburgh
Trey Marshall (S), Florida State
Jordan Martin (S), Syracuse
Deatrick Nichols (CB), South Florida
Jeremy Reaves (CB), South Alabama
Greg Stroman (CB), Virginia Tech
Jamar Summers (S), Connecticut
Tracy Walker (S), Louisiana-Lafayette
Damon Webb (S), Ohio State

Specialists

Hunter Bradley (LS), Mississippi State
Drew Brown (K), Nebraska
Joseph Davidson (P), Bowling Green

 by Hacksaw_64
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2018 East-West Shrine Game Preview
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A look at the East-West Shrine Game.
By Justin Higdon Jan 15, 2018, 11:00am MST

I’m in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area this week for the unofficial start of the college football all-star season. Next Saturday’s East-West Shrine Game, and the practices that begin Monday, provide a showcase for the 2018 NFL Draft prospects who will hope to catch on as Day Three picks or undrafted free agents.



This event obviously doesn’t have the star power of next week’s ballyhooed Senior Bowl, but the rosters boast plenty of well-known college players. I’m not going to go over every player for this preview - you can view the full rosters here and here - but I want to give you an idea of what I came down here to see.
The Quarterbacks

Yeah, yeah everything is always about the quarterbacks, but you’d seriously like to see some good QB play at these practices, not only for the sake of those prospects, but also to get a good sense of how the receivers and defensive backs are playing.

Ohio State’s J.T. Barrett might be the most decorated player in attendance this week. He was a coach on the field in Urban Meyer’s system, and broke a number of school and conference records in three-and-a-half seasons as a starter. As an OSU alum, I’ve seen J.T. play approximately a billion times already, so I’m not going to spend too much time on him this week, but this is a big event for Barrett as he attempts to allay concerns about his arm strength and anticipation.

I’m cautiously optimistic about the rest of this crop of passers, in particular strong-armed Memphis QB Riley Ferguson, and the efficient Nick Steven, from Colorado State. If these guys play well they can really set the tone for a great week of practices.
The Pit

Aside from QBs, the biggest attraction at these all-star practices is often the one-on-one drills between offensive and defensive linemen. You have to be careful not to glean too much from these isolated reps, but you can get an idea of how quickly the O-line prospects can move their feet, how they set up, and where they keep their hands. I also like to see if the D-linemen have any pass rush moves, or if they’re just trying to win with strength and speed. Plus, it’s just fun to see the big men pop the pads.

Specifically, I want a closer look at Washington State guard Cody O’Connell, a mountain of a man listed at 6’9” 368 pounds. Can he move well enough to stay with quicker linemen? Ohio State left tackle Jamarco Jones was only a two-year starter, but he could be the first player drafted from this year’s rosters.

On defense, I think ultra-athletic Kentavius Street from NC State will give the O-line fits, and raise his profile after a nondescript senior season. I’ll also be interested to see if productive pass rushers Justin Lawler of SMU and Joel Ostman of Central Michigan are more than just “high motor” guys. Sam Houston State defensive lineman P.J. Hall was a monster in the FCS ranks, with 86.5 tackles for loss and 14 blocked kicks. Those numbers are not typos. Now, how’s he going to fare against some tougher competition?
Receivers vs Cornerbacks

These two groups look strong on paper. DaeSean Hamilton is Penn State’s all-time leading receiver, and projects nicely into the slot at the next level. He’s sure-handed, quick, and knows how to get open. Penn’s Justin Watson and South Dakota State’s Jake Wieneke are their schools’ all-time leaders in catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. The FCS stars are both big receivers, listed at 6’3” and 6’4” respectively.

In the defensive backfield, Nebraska’s Josh Kalu, Virginia Tech’s Brandon Facyson and Davonte Harris of FCS Illinois State all have the size and arm length NFL scouts like. Facyson probably has the most to gain here, as he never quite lived up to a very promising freshman season. A couple of my favorite corners in St. Pete this week are Deatrick Nichols of USF and Avonte Maddox from Pitt.

These two have had productive college careers, and can help out in nickel, dime and special teams at the pro level.


https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/1/15/1 ... -prospects

 by Hacksaw_64
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East-West Shrine Game 2018: 10 NFL draft prospects to know
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Riley Ferguson of Memphis will get plenty of attention Saturday.
By Dan Kadar Jan 20, 2018, 8:00am EST

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Among postseason All-Star Games, the East-West Shrine Game doesn’t get quite as much attention as the Senior Bowl, but it consistently features future NFL players. Recently that includes the likes of Geronimo Allison, De’Vondre Campbell, Javon Hargrave, Brian Poole, Justin Simmons, Joe Thuney, Deatrich Wise, and several others.

This year will be no different. The Shrine Game airs on NFL Network at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday from St. Petersburg, Fla.

Riley Ferguson, QB, Memphis (East): Ferguson is arguably the best quarterback in this year’s Shrine Game. At 6’4 and 210 pounds, he has some nice tools and will press the ball down the field. In two seasons at Memphis, Ferguson threw for 7,955 yards and 70 touchdowns. Ferguson will get drafted at some point, and how he plays here could determine how high he goes. After Ferguson, expect Sam Houston State’s Jeremiah Briscoe to get a lot of attention among the quarterbacks.

Ralph Webb, RB, Vanderbilt (East): Webb finished put together a nice career at Vanderbilt, where he was the team’s lead running back for four seasons. He finished his college career as Vanderbilt’s all-time leader in yards rushing (4,178) and touchdowns (32). Webb could stand out in this setting. He’s renowned for his freaky athleticism and reportedly bench presses more than 400 pounds.

Greg Senat, OT, Wagner (West): I have to admit that I’ve never watched Senat play, but he’s a fascinating player. At Wagner, Senat played basketball for four seasons, and started two seasons on the offensive line on the football team. He’s listed at 6’8 and 290 pounds. Because he’s a basketball player, you have to imagine Senat has quick feet. He could be a player a team drafts late to stash and develop him on a practice squad.

Jordan Thomas, TE, Mississippi State (West)
: It’s not often you see a 280-pound tight end, but that’s Thomas. A massive presence at 6’5, was third on Mississippi State in receptions this season with 22 and yards receiving with 263. Teams will want to see just how athletic Thomas is in space and if he can stick inline and block.

Cole Reyes, S, North Dakota (West): No player needs a good Shrine Game than Reyes. Coming into the season, Reyes had the potential to secure a spot in the top 100. However, an injury limited his season to just four games. He is expected to be healthy now, and teams will be looking to see how well he moves around. In 2016, he was the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year.

Chad Thomas, DL, Miami (East): At 6’6 and 275 pounds, Thomas is built to play end in a 3-4 or at three-technique on the inside. His production never quite came, but he still finished his career with 26 tackles for loss and 11 sacks.

Poona Ford, DT, Texas (West): Texas has been an up-and-down team for several years, but Ford has been a consistent presence up front. The Shrine Game lists him at 5’11, but with shorter defensive tackles like Aaron Donald and Grady Jarrett finding success, Ford should get a legitimate shot. The Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year this season, Ford finished with 34 tackles and eight tackles for loss. Teams will want to see how quick he is on the inside.

Brandon Facyson, CB, Virginia Tech (East): After a stellar freshman season at Virginia Tech, some thought Facyson had a future in the first round of the draft. But a series of serious injuries have left his draft future in doubt. After snagging five interceptions as a freshman, Facyson had a stress reaction in his shin that required a bone graft. He played just three games in 2014 before reaggravating the injury. He was back in Dec. 2014 but broke his leg. Facyson also had to sit out spring practice in 2016 with a knee injury. It’s been a long road, but if Facyson can prove he’s healthy, teams will love his ability to make a play on the ball as a 6’2 cornerback.

Damon Webb, S, Ohio State (East): Webb was often overlooked on a loaded Ohio State defense, but he had some impressive moments last season. He was third on the Buckeyes in tackles with 61, and was the team leader in interceptions with five. Teams needing a pure coverage safety will look at Webb as a dime coverage player. It will be interesting to see if he gets looked as a cornerback in practices this week.

Ja’Von Rolland-Jones, DE/OLB, Arkansas State (West): Part of the all-star process is players moving to different positions and seeing how they fare. That’s the case for Rolland-Jones. He was a stat stuffer at Arkansas State, finishing his career with 43 1/2 sacks and 63 tackles for loss. He did most of that playing end with his hand down in a four-man front. At the Shrine Game, he’s listed as a linebacker, and teams will be looking to see how well he moves in space.

https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft ... rs-rosters

 by Hacksaw_64
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East-West Shrine Game Players to Watch
Who is going to be the next NFL star to come from the East-West Shrine Game?

Josh Edwards - Jan 17, 10:54 AM

The 93rd annual East-West Shrine Game takes place Sat., Jan. 20 at 3:07 PM ET from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Fans can watch the game live on NFL Network.

The game is the second most prestigious of the All-Star games behind the Reese's Senior Bowl, which means it is loaded with NFL Draft talent. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterback Jeff Garcia and wide receiver Joey Galloway are some of the great players that have made their way through the game in the past. 247Sports examines the top talent on display this weekend.

Memphis quarterback Riley Ferguson (East No. 1) is the top quarterback in the game. He is projected to be a Day Three choice. He is saddled with some talented weapons. Vanderbilt running back Ralph Webb (No. 7) is an electric player, who is projected to be taken in the later rounds of the draft. Pittsburgh wide receiver Jester Weah (No. 81) and Penn State wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (No. 5) are both to be taken on the third day. Hamilton has impressed early in practices. Wake Forest tight end Cam Serigne (No. 84) and Miami offensive tackle KC McDermott (No. 62) are projected in the same range.

The East defense is led by some talented linebackers. Penn State linebacker Jason Cabinda (No. 40) is an athletic specimen and he plays sideline-to-sideline. He could be taken as soon as the third round. Florida State linebacker Matthew Thomas (No. 6) and Ohio State linebacker Chris Worley (No. 45) are projected not far behind Cabinda. Worley's college teammate, safety Damon Webb (No. 17), is also an intriguing prospect. He has put himself in a position to be taken on Day Two. Connecticut defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi (No. 93) is tasked with keeping linemen off those linebackers. He is considered a Day Three pick.

The West offense is a little more limited. South Dakota State wide receiver Jake Weineke (West No. 19) could prove to be a real sleeper. He is projected as early as the fifth round, which is the same as Washington center Coleman Shelton (No. 79). Northwestern running back Justin Jackson (No. 21) is a physical runner. Teams know what they are getting when they draft Jackson. He is projected as early as a fourth round pick.

The West defense has more high level talent, especially at the linebacker position. Missouri's Marcell Frazier (No. 96), who could also play defensive end, is the game's top prospect. He could potentially slip into the first round because of his raw ability. Indiana linebacker Tegray Scales (No. 48) and Arkansas State linebacker Ja'Von Rolland-Jones (No. 11) could both slide into the third round. Wisconsin safety Natrell Jamerson (No. 12) is considered to be in the same range as Webb; anywhere from the third round to the fifth round.

Best prospect does not automatically equate to top player, however. A year ago, Florida Atlantic defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who was ultimately drafted in the third round by the New Orleans Saints, and Louisiana-Lafayette running back Elijah McGuire, who was drafted in the sixth round by the New York Jets, were named the game's most valuable players.

https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-bro ... -113794832

 by Hacksaw_64
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Winners Of The Shrine Game Practices

by Jeff Risdon

Jan 19, 2018 10:34 AM



After attending all four days of Shrine Game practices, here are the winners of the week.

Brian Allen, OL, Michigan State

Michigan State’s center is very likely to be the first interior linemen from this game to get his name called. He’s slightly bigger and naturally strong through the legs than his older brother Jack, a Saints reserve player. His quick hands, easy leverage and smart tenacity showed on every rep, even if he’s not an exceptional athlete for the position. I do prefer him at center, and I know at least one NFC West team does too. I expect him to be a fifth or sixth-round pick.

Dejon Allen, OL, Hawaii

The Allen on the West squad isn’t as accomplished on the field as Brian Allen was in the Big Ten, but he might wind up being a better NFL prospect. He’s certainly stronger in the upper body and just as impressive on the move on pulls and traps. The Hawaiian has experience playing all over the line. An AFC South scout, whose team is definitely interested in his services, sees him as a left guard on Day Three. He probably earned himself a round promotion with his solid week of practice.

Daurice Fountain, WR, Northern Iowa

Fountain was one of the few players entering the week I had not seen play before, not even in a highlight clip. You’d better believe I’m looking for whatever I can find on the well-built Panthers wideout. His crisp routes, strong open-field stride and soft hands made him stand out in an otherwise nondescript group of wideouts on the East. He appeared quicker than expected off the line and can eat cushion better than I was led to believe he’d be. Fountain reminds me some of a slightly slower and smaller Kenny Golladay, the Lions’ 3rd round pick last season who played well as a rookie.

Brad Lundblade, OL, Oklahoma State

When watching interior linemen, I like to look for two qualities. Is there balance to use either arm or be effective in either direction, and is the technique consistent? Lundblade answered both those questions affirmatively in all three days of heavy practice. He is not a sexy athlete, but his polished technique and versatility to play guard or center should keep him in the league for years.

Avonte Maddox, CB, Pittsburgh

I have a noted soft spot in my football heart for plucky slot corners, so I’m probably predisposed to liking Maddox. But he backed it up time and again during East practices. He’s confident, tough and mitigates his lack of size with outstanding leaping ability and timing. I came here liking Deatrick Nichols from USF more, and he had his positive moments too, but Maddox proved to me he’s a better NFL prospect. I can see him starting as a rookie from the fifth or sixth round.

Greg Senat, OT, Wagner

A basketball player for the Seahawks, Senat took up football two years ago. Good decision. Blessed with long, powerful arms and the footwork to play power forward, he’s adapting quite well to the gridiron. He still needs work on keeping his weight down while engaged and at firing his arms out into the defender’s chest and not the outside of his shoulders, but there is a lot to work with here. He’s got a much higher ceiling than 2017 Texans’ 4th-round pick Julie’n Davenport, another FCS prospect.

Kentavius Street, DE, North Carolina

If your team runs a 3-4 front or hybrid attack along the line and needs pass rush help, Street is a great middle-round value for you. He earned a lot of scouting praise along the sideline, especially early in the week. Street was unblockable with his quick first step and violent hands, and he is a coordinated and well-toned athlete at 285 pounds.

Brett Toth, OT, Army

Toth excels at the intangible assets. His length and strength are outstanding. Much like Nate Solder and other 6-8 or taller tackles, his movement skills are limited. But being that tall makes him that much harder to get around, and Toth was very good all week at using his off arm to help recover. Unfortunately he’s not a natural knee bender and tends to be too upright when he’s in space, and the military commitment is a factor too. When he got both hands on his blocking mark, the defender was consistently erased from the play.

Damon Webb, S, Ohio State

Webb did two things well throughout the week which bode well for his NFL future. He’s really good at sniffing out running back wheels, screens and outlet passes and making quick plays. Secondly, he was fantastic in special teams drills. Backups need to play special teams, and the twitchy Webb can slide right in. His Buckeyes tape doesn’t merit drafting, and it’s foolish to bump a guy that much in one week of an all-star game practices, but Webb showed glimpses here of an NFL future.

Others who flashed positively:

Jeff Badet, WR, Oklahoma, who would have made the above list if not for a couple of ugly drops.

J.T. Barrett, the best QB here but that’s more about the other guys around him, unfortunately.

Bryce Bobo, WR, Colorado. He shined in Monday’s practice but never got back up to that level.

P.J. Hall, DT, Sam Houston State. Didn’t do much until they allowed him to play the shaded nose, and then he dominated all comers.

Justin Jackson, RB, Northwestern. Does nothing exceptional but has no real holes to his game. Strikes me as the kind of guy who will be a backup RB for a very long time, and that’s a compliment.

Cole Reyes, S, North Dakota. Probably belongs in the above list but the honest truth is I didn’t watch enough of the West safeties to get that comfortable with how much he impressed me.

Chad Thomas, DE, Miami, looks the part and anchored well in team drills.

https://football.realgm.com/analysis/30 ... -Practices

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Brian Allen, OL, Michigan State

Michigan State’s center is very likely to be the first interior linemen from this game to get his name called. He’s slightly bigger and naturally strong through the legs than his older brother Jack, a Saints reserve player. His quick hands, easy leverage and smart tenacity showed on every rep, even if he’s not an exceptional athlete for the position. I do prefer him at center, and I know at least one NFC West team does too. I expect him to be a fifth or sixth-round pick.


A "little bird" who's been at the Shrine practices informed me that this NFC west team is indeed the LA Rams...

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according to "little bird" Rams looking hard at Justin Lawler SMU edge...


Here's a primer pre-season:

2018 Prospect Preview: SMU’s Justin Lawler will look to be more consistent in 2017
By Elliott Rooney • Aug 28, 2017
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DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 26: Will Worth #15 of the Navy Midshipmen throws the ball against Justin Lawler #99 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)


Outside of the Power 5 conferences, SMU’s Justin Lawler is one of the best edge defenders in this year’s draft class. He has proven to be stout against the run and capable of getting after the quarterback when pass-rushing, Lawler enters the 2017 season with a Day 3 draft projection from PFF.

Lawler’s best attribute in 2016 was his run stopping ability as he had a run stop percentage of 11.2 which ranks No. 3 in the draft class, posting 34 stops in run defense on 303 run snaps.

He also showed great ability rushing the passer last season, registering a pass-rush productivity (PRP) of 13.4. That mark ranked No. 8 among draft-eligible edge defenders. Lawler was the best in the class when it came to creating pressure from the outside, he picked up an outside pressure once every 13.2 snaps (PRP measures pressure created on a per snap basis with weighting towards sacks).

Lawler has to be consistent in 2017 to climb up draft boards. In 2016, Lawler saw six of his seven total sacks come in two games and had five games with two or less total pressures.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/d ... nt-in-2017

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Hacksaw_64 wrote:A "little bird" who's been at the Shrine practices informed me that this NFC west team is indeed the LA Rams...



I guess my "little bird" was on the money regarding the Rams coveting Brian Allen...

Remember RFU had this first...

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