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The #Eagles just landed one of the most physically impressive IOL in the entire draft in Micah Morris. Started every game for UGA this year and has played both left and right guard in college and East-West Shrine Bowl He’s a 99.6% guard athlete in NFL Draft history, with a 5.09 forty time, 1.73 10 yard and 9’4 broad jump at 6’5 and 334 pounds RARE body type athlete. Think Jordan Davis as a OG prospect. Awesome value here. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

The #Eagles just landed one of the most physically impressive IOL in the entire draft in Micah Morris. Started every game for UGA this year and has played both left and right guard in college and East-West Shrine Bowl He’s a 99.6% guard athlete in NFL Draft history, with a 5.09 forty time, 1.73 10 yard and 9’4 broad jump at 6’5 and 334 pounds RARE body type athlete. Think Jordan Davis as a OG prospect. Awesome value here. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#Packers got the draft’s top kicker in two-time Groza semifinalist Trey Smack. One of just three FBS kickers to make FIVE 50+ yard field goals in 2025, he also made a 57 yarder in the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl. A career 83% kicker, Smack is the ideal blend of accuracy with 55-60+ range. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#Packers got the draft’s top kicker in two-time Groza semifinalist Trey Smack. One of just three FBS kickers to make FIVE 50+ yard field goals in 2025, he also made a 57 yarder in the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl. A career 83% kicker, Smack is the ideal blend of accuracy with 55-60+ range. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#MiamiFL transfer QB Darian Mensah will look to follow in Cam Ward and Carson Beck’s footsteps, work with Shannon Dawson 🏈 , and raise their NFL Draft grade. Last year in speaking with NFL clubs, if Mensah declared for the draft, a near unanimous comparison emerged, both stylistically and in upside: Packers QB Jordan Love Mensah returned to school, and has a chance to clean up some footwork and balance techniques, and contend fora top-10 draft selection even in loaded draft. Last year, Mensah finished with Over the last five years, just 20 draft eligible QBs have had a 30+ TD and sub-10 INT season at the Power 4 level. ✅100% of QBs who did that were drafted (minus Julian Sayin,who was not draft eligible) ✅9 of those QBs went on to be 1st round pick (including Fernando Mendoza). ✅Just 3 hit that number two straight years - Bryce Young, CJ Stroud and Caleb Williams Potential rare company for an already well-liked NFL QB prospect now playing with an elite supporting cast and a coaching staff that’s done wonders to develop NFL QBs at Miami Hurricanes Football Big year for Darian Mensah coming! #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#MiamiFL transfer QB Darian Mensah will look to follow in Cam Ward and Carson Beck’s footsteps, work with Shannon Dawson 🏈 , and raise their NFL Draft grade. Last year in speaking with NFL clubs, if Mensah declared for the draft, a near unanimous comparison emerged, both stylistically and in upside: Packers QB Jordan Love Mensah returned to school, and has a chance to clean up some footwork and balance techniques, and contend fora top-10 draft selection even in loaded draft. Last year, Mensah finished with Over the last five years, just 20 draft eligible QBs have had a 30+ TD and sub-10 INT season at the Power 4 level. ✅100% of QBs who did that were drafted (minus Julian Sayin,who was not draft eligible) ✅9 of those QBs went on to be 1st round pick (including Fernando Mendoza). ✅Just 3 hit that number two straight years - Bryce Young, CJ Stroud and Caleb Williams Potential rare company for an already well-liked NFL QB prospect now playing with an elite supporting cast and a coaching staff that’s done wonders to develop NFL QBs at Miami Hurricanes Football Big year for Darian Mensah coming! #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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The #Steelers landed an ass-kicking fullback in National Champion Riley Nowakowski. He played TE, SWR, and FB for Indiana this year, and Fernando Mendoza constantly spoke to his importance. His 4.66 forty time and flashes of perimeter receiving upside speak to why some teams valued him as one of the better fullbacks in the last five years. Fullbacks matter! #ShrineBowlWhosNext

The #Steelers landed an ass-kicking fullback in National Champion Riley Nowakowski. He played TE, SWR, and FB for Indiana this year, and Fernando Mendoza constantly spoke to his importance. His 4.66 forty time and flashes of perimeter receiving upside speak to why some teams valued him as one of the better fullbacks in the last five years. Fullbacks matter! #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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The #Broncos got an elite-production linebacker in Buffalo’s Red Murdock. Murdock has the most forced fumbles in NCAA HISTORY with 17, surpassing former Buffalo Bulls legend Khalil Mack. He had 39.5 TFL across three seasons at Buffalo, and is an explosive (4.53 forty), tackle finishing inside linebacker. Murdock can be an early down contributor early in his NFL career. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

The #Broncos got an elite-production linebacker in Buffalo’s Red Murdock. Murdock has the most forced fumbles in NCAA HISTORY with 17, surpassing former Buffalo Bulls legend Khalil Mack. He had 39.5 TFL across three seasons at Buffalo, and is an explosive (4.53 forty), tackle finishing inside linebacker. Murdock can be an early down contributor early in his NFL career. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#Chiefs just landed one of the most experienced perimeter/nickel corners in the class in Jadon Canady. He’s played significant snaps in his 42 career starts at CB, free and strong safety, and at nickel, where he’ll have the most immediate impact. His burst, confidence and explosiveness at the bal (39 inch vert) shows up on film and East-West Shrine Bowl. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#Chiefs just landed one of the most experienced perimeter/nickel corners in the class in Jadon Canady. He’s played significant snaps in his 42 career starts at CB, free and strong safety, and at nickel, where he’ll have the most immediate impact. His burst, confidence and explosiveness at the bal (39 inch vert) shows up on film and East-West Shrine Bowl. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#Vikings landed an outstanding, NFL-ready blocking fullback in Max Bredeson. Brother of NFL starting OG Bed Bredeson, Max was a 3-year starter at FB and posted an 85.2 PFF run blocking grade in 2025. Hit 19+ MPH on the GPS in college and has the speed to threaten as a pass catcher. NFL teams were wowed by his mental makeup and football IQ at the position. Never a doubt he’d be a FB draft pick. Fullbacks Matter! #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#Vikings landed an outstanding, NFL-ready blocking fullback in Max Bredeson. Brother of NFL starting OG Bed Bredeson, Max was a 3-year starter at FB and posted an 85.2 PFF run blocking grade in 2025. Hit 19+ MPH on the GPS in college and has the speed to threaten as a pass catcher. NFL teams were wowed by his mental makeup and football IQ at the position. Never a doubt he’d be a FB draft pick. Fullbacks Matter! #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#Seahawks got an awesome value in the 6th round in Emmanuel Henderson. Viewed by many teams as the best special team WR in class with elite speed (22+ MPH in GPS, 4.44 forty at Combine) and experience as a gunner AND returner. Plus, he’s a HS RB, and still developing as a WR (averaged 17 YPC this year too). Ascending WR, special teams ACE. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#Seahawks got an awesome value in the 6th round in Emmanuel Henderson. Viewed by many teams as the best special team WR in class with elite speed (22+ MPH in GPS, 4.44 forty at Combine) and experience as a gunner AND returner. Plus, he’s a HS RB, and still developing as a WR (averaged 17 YPC this year too). Ascending WR, special teams ACE. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#Raiders got an impact safety/nickel hybrid in Dalton Johnson. He’s played free, strong and nickel alignments at Arizona, and had 5 interceptions and 7 forced fumbles in his three years as a starter (plus a blocked FG in 2022). Elite mover (4.41 forty) and showed that playmaking ability in 2205 at Arizona and at East-West Shrine Bowl. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#Raiders got an impact safety/nickel hybrid in Dalton Johnson. He’s played free, strong and nickel alignments at Arizona, and had 5 interceptions and 7 forced fumbles in his three years as a starter (plus a blocked FG in 2022). Elite mover (4.41 forty) and showed that playmaking ability in 2205 at Arizona and at East-West Shrine Bowl. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#Jets just got a potential starting quarterback in Cade Klubnik here in the 4th round. 40 starts in just four season at Clemson, and has 90 career total TDs and single digit interceptions every season. The former five-star recruit and once viewed first round pick was under-appreciated by some, but not the Jets. Tough mentally and physically, and the Jets should give him a chance this season. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#Jets just got a potential starting quarterback in Cade Klubnik here in the 4th round. 40 starts in just four season at Clemson, and has 90 career total TDs and single digit interceptions every season. The former five-star recruit and once viewed first round pick was under-appreciated by some, but not the Jets. Tough mentally and physically, and the Jets should give him a chance this season. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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Video of Andy Borregalas’s 65 yard kick at Miami Hurricanes Football Pro Day today. Should be, and good chance he is, kicker #1 in this draft. (H/t David Wells) #ShrineBowlWhosNext

Video of Andy Borregalas’s 65 yard kick at Miami Hurricanes Football Pro Day today. Should be, and good chance he is, kicker #1 in this draft. (H/t David Wells) #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#Steelers just landed a true Offensive Weapon in Eli Heidenreich. At Navy, Eli has the most career receiving TDs in school history and truly operated as a running back, wing back, slot receiver, and outside receiver. His Combine numbers share similarities to…Christian McCaffrey (see RAS comparison) Offensive Weapon for the #Steelers! #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#Steelers just landed a true Offensive Weapon in Eli Heidenreich. At Navy, Eli has the most career receiving TDs in school history and truly operated as a running back, wing back, slot receiver, and outside receiver. His Combine numbers share similarities to…Christian McCaffrey (see RAS comparison) Offensive Weapon for the #Steelers! #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#Jaguars landed ANOTHER East-West Shrine Bowl stud in DL Wesley Williams. Williams had 29 TFL as a multi-alignment defensive lineman in his Duke career, ranging from 5-tech through outside linebacker. He also have FIVE blocked kicks in his college career. Awesome East-West Shrine Bowl week and game, showed how NFL ready he is. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#Jaguars landed ANOTHER East-West Shrine Bowl stud in DL Wesley Williams. Williams had 29 TFL as a multi-alignment defensive lineman in his Duke career, ranging from 5-tech through outside linebacker. He also have FIVE blocked kicks in his college career. Awesome East-West Shrine Bowl week and game, showed how NFL ready he is. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#Eagles got AWESOME value here in he 7th round in defensive chess piece Cole Wisniewski. He played linebacker and safety at North Dakota State, including an 8 interception year in 2023. And this year at Texas Tech, was an integral part of their secondary and run defense, and had 6 TFLs and 2 FFs. He’s played free and strong safety, in the slot, and as a true linebacker in his career. If not for some injuries in his past, Wisniewski goes MUCH earlier. Great value for the #Eagles. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#Eagles got AWESOME value here in he 7th round in defensive chess piece Cole Wisniewski. He played linebacker and safety at North Dakota State, including an 8 interception year in 2023. And this year at Texas Tech, was an integral part of their secondary and run defense, and had 6 TFLs and 2 FFs. He’s played free and strong safety, in the slot, and as a true linebacker in his career. If not for some injuries in his past, Wisniewski goes MUCH earlier. Great value for the #Eagles. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#Bucs landed a 99% athlete in the 5th round in DT DeMonte Capehart. At 6’5 and 310, he had a 4.85 forty and 34 inch vert, with a 9.97 RAS score. He was a high school basketball player too and that movement shows up as a pass rusher 🎥⬇️ on film and at East-West Shrine Bowl Impact rotational DT with starter traits for the #Bucs here in the 5th! #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#Bucs landed a 99% athlete in the 5th round in DT DeMonte Capehart. At 6’5 and 310, he had a 4.85 forty and 34 inch vert, with a 9.97 RAS score. He was a high school basketball player too and that movement shows up as a pass rusher 🎥⬇️ on film and at East-West Shrine Bowl Impact rotational DT with starter traits for the #Bucs here in the 5th! #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#TexasTech EDGE David Bailey added 6 more pressures to his 16 total on the season. He’s trending towards a 30% pressure rate, which would put him in RARE company. 🎥 Get off, hand swipe, quick bend to win in an instant HUGE test and must-watch matchup vs. Utah’s elite OTs. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#TexasTech EDGE David Bailey added 6 more pressures to his 16 total on the season. He’s trending towards a 30% pressure rate, which would put him in RARE company. 🎥 Get off, hand swipe, quick bend to win in an instant HUGE test and must-watch matchup vs. Utah’s elite OTs. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#Bucs landed a TE that can both contribute right away on teams AND is still a developing tight end in Bauer Sharp Sharp was a QB as a freshman at Southeast Louisiana before transitioning to TE. He has 106 catches between SELA, Oklahoma and LSU and has been used at TE, FB, HB and slot alignments. Plus, 580 career special teams, and will offer value there immediately. He’s hit 20 MPH on the GPS and ran a 4.63 forty at the combine, among the best at the Combine among TEs. 📈📈📈 #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#Bucs landed a TE that can both contribute right away on teams AND is still a developing tight end in Bauer Sharp Sharp was a QB as a freshman at Southeast Louisiana before transitioning to TE. He has 106 catches between SELA, Oklahoma and LSU and has been used at TE, FB, HB and slot alignments. Plus, 580 career special teams, and will offer value there immediately. He’s hit 20 MPH on the GPS and ran a 4.63 forty at the combine, among the best at the Combine among TEs. 📈📈📈 #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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In Zah Frazier, the #Bears got one of the most unique DB athletes on the 2025 class. At 6’3, Frazier ran a BLAZING 4.36 at the NFL combine, and that rare speed and movement ability shows up on film. He stood out all East-West Shrine Bowl week long, with great timing, recognition, and ability to stay in phase as a press cornerback. He’ll draw MANY comparisons to former UTSA Day 3 CB Tariq Woolen. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

In Zah Frazier, the #Bears got one of the most unique DB athletes on the 2025 class. At 6’3, Frazier ran a BLAZING 4.36 at the NFL combine, and that rare speed and movement ability shows up on film. He stood out all East-West Shrine Bowl week long, with great timing, recognition, and ability to stay in phase as a press cornerback. He’ll draw MANY comparisons to former UTSA Day 3 CB Tariq Woolen. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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While many around the league don’t expect any linebackers to be drafted tonight, if there is one, it certainly could be #TexasAM’s Edgerrin Cooper. Cooper is the most complete LB in the 2024 draft class. He’s shown to be: 1️⃣an elite athlete 2️⃣a consistent and impactful run defender 3️⃣a capable and efficient blitzer, and 4️⃣able to use his size and bend to disrupt in pass protection As a run defender, he finished with an 87.6 PFF grade, highest among any expected draft linebackers in this year’s draft class. That includes 15 TFLs or no gain plays. As you can see (🎥), his downhill force plus balance and control allows him to consistently win in the run game As a pass rusher, he had 7 sacks on the year, 4 of which came from playing on the line of scrimmage. When lined up on the line of scrimmage, he generated a pressure on over 30% of his pass rush snaps. Elite ‼️ And in coverage, he finished with a top-10 coverage grade int eh country last season (per PFF College) among LBs lined up in the box. He’s able to use his length and bend, along with developed vision and timing to disrupt plays from the box. Couple all of that with a 4.51 forty time and would-be impressive athletic testing numbers if he was 100% for the draft process (why he wasn’t able to officially go every day in practice at East-West Shrine Bowl), and it’s hard to ignore his NFL starting potential. There’s a real chance he goes in late round one, but if he’s there on Day 2, he may not only be one of, if not the, first linebacker drafted, but may be one of the first players taken on Day 2 of the draft. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

While many around the league don’t expect any linebackers to be drafted tonight, if there is one, it certainly could be #TexasAM’s Edgerrin Cooper. Cooper is the most complete LB in the 2024 draft class. He’s shown to be: 1️⃣an elite athlete 2️⃣a consistent and impactful run defender 3️⃣a capable and efficient blitzer, and 4️⃣able to use his size and bend to disrupt in pass protection As a run defender, he finished with an 87.6 PFF grade, highest among any expected draft linebackers in this year’s draft class. That includes 15 TFLs or no gain plays. As you can see (🎥), his downhill force plus balance and control allows him to consistently win in the run game As a pass rusher, he had 7 sacks on the year, 4 of which came from playing on the line of scrimmage. When lined up on the line of scrimmage, he generated a pressure on over 30% of his pass rush snaps. Elite ‼️ And in coverage, he finished with a top-10 coverage grade int eh country last season (per PFF College) among LBs lined up in the box. He’s able to use his length and bend, along with developed vision and timing to disrupt plays from the box. Couple all of that with a 4.51 forty time and would-be impressive athletic testing numbers if he was 100% for the draft process (why he wasn’t able to officially go every day in practice at East-West Shrine Bowl), and it’s hard to ignore his NFL starting potential. There’s a real chance he goes in late round one, but if he’s there on Day 2, he may not only be one of, if not the, first linebacker drafted, but may be one of the first players taken on Day 2 of the draft. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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Just a two-star recruit out of Miami, FL, Fernando Mendoza was initially slated to go Yale before switching late to Cal. And after an 8-game starting season in 2023, he emerged as a bonafide NFL QB prospect during the 2024 season. And he enters the Big Ten (now at Indiana Football) and the 2025 #NFLDraft process as a QB Draft fans need to get to know: I’d bet on his continued ascent up boards over the next 10 months. Mendoza’s film last year has a LOT to be excited about, from his pocket navigation, deep ball placement, and high release point allowing him to pinpoint at all three levels with control. But what really jumps out in studying Mendoza: his toughness. He faced ample pressure last year and was as good as any quarterback with pressure in his face and finishing through contact as a passer. On plays where he had less than 2.5 seconds to throw, Mendoza was top-5 in the FBS last year in Completion % (min 250 attempts), behind players like Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders. As you can see in the plays below, Mendoza has the size/arm talent to complete passes with rushers muddying the pocket and/or hitting him, and the rare placement and control to complete those passes at a high level He’s one of just seven FBS returning starters who faced pressure on 170+ snaps. The QB he’s replacing, Kurtis Rourke, faced pressure on a little less than half of Mendoza’s. Plus, Rourke was among the best in the country on play action last year in the Indiana offense, and Mendoza should benefit greatly: he had a 98.2 QB rating in play action passes last year. If you haven’t get, it’s time to get to know Fernando Mendoza. He’s the next surprising rising QB who crashes the early part of the draft. 👀 #ShrineBowlWhosNext East-West Shrine Bowl

Just a two-star recruit out of Miami, FL, Fernando Mendoza was initially slated to go Yale before switching late to Cal. And after an 8-game starting season in 2023, he emerged as a bonafide NFL QB prospect during the 2024 season. And he enters the Big Ten (now at Indiana Football) and the 2025 #NFLDraft process as a QB Draft fans need to get to know: I’d bet on his continued ascent up boards over the next 10 months. Mendoza’s film last year has a LOT to be excited about, from his pocket navigation, deep ball placement, and high release point allowing him to pinpoint at all three levels with control. But what really jumps out in studying Mendoza: his toughness. He faced ample pressure last year and was as good as any quarterback with pressure in his face and finishing through contact as a passer. On plays where he had less than 2.5 seconds to throw, Mendoza was top-5 in the FBS last year in Completion % (min 250 attempts), behind players like Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders. As you can see in the plays below, Mendoza has the size/arm talent to complete passes with rushers muddying the pocket and/or hitting him, and the rare placement and control to complete those passes at a high level He’s one of just seven FBS returning starters who faced pressure on 170+ snaps. The QB he’s replacing, Kurtis Rourke, faced pressure on a little less than half of Mendoza’s. Plus, Rourke was among the best in the country on play action last year in the Indiana offense, and Mendoza should benefit greatly: he had a 98.2 QB rating in play action passes last year. If you haven’t get, it’s time to get to know Fernando Mendoza. He’s the next surprising rising QB who crashes the early part of the draft. 👀 #ShrineBowlWhosNext East-West Shrine Bowl

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#Cowboys fans, you landed an ascending, elite athlete edge rusher who can help your pass rush IMMEDIATELY. 🎥⬇️ Lawrence is a 99th percentile athlete and has a special combo of an elite first step, elite athletic upside and finishing ability on the quarterback. Slam dunk first-round pick who has the athleticism and character to be a pillar of the Cowboys for a long time! East-West Shrine Bowl #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#Cowboys fans, you landed an ascending, elite athlete edge rusher who can help your pass rush IMMEDIATELY. 🎥⬇️ Lawrence is a 99th percentile athlete and has a special combo of an elite first step, elite athletic upside and finishing ability on the quarterback. Slam dunk first-round pick who has the athleticism and character to be a pillar of the Cowboys for a long time! East-West Shrine Bowl #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#Steelers got the best returner in the draft, and one of the better returners in the last few years in Kaden Wetjen. He has SIX career return touchdowns (4 on punt, 2 on kick) and averaged 26.8 yards per punt return in 2025. Showed real receiver development at East-West Shrine Bowl too, and his 6.95 three cone shows he’ll continue to develop as a route separator. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#Steelers got the best returner in the draft, and one of the better returners in the last few years in Kaden Wetjen. He has SIX career return touchdowns (4 on punt, 2 on kick) and averaged 26.8 yards per punt return in 2025. Showed real receiver development at East-West Shrine Bowl too, and his 6.95 three cone shows he’ll continue to develop as a route separator. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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I’ve never seen it before: #TexasAM EDGE Cashius Howell single handedly ended a drive Saturday with three consecutive sacks. ✅Bend around the edge ✅Strength to gain ground and push ✅Finesse and Body Control to finish on the quarterback. Savvy, pro-ready NFL EDGE weapon. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

I’ve never seen it before: #TexasAM EDGE Cashius Howell single handedly ended a drive Saturday with three consecutive sacks. ✅Bend around the edge ✅Strength to gain ground and push ✅Finesse and Body Control to finish on the quarterback. Savvy, pro-ready NFL EDGE weapon. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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Just a two-star recruit out of Miami, FL, Fernando Mendoza was initially slated to go Yale before switching late to Cal. And after an 8-game starting season in 2023, he emerged as a bonafide NFL QB prospect during the 2024 season. And he enters the Big Ten (now at Indiana Football) and the 2025 #NFLDraft process as a QB Draft fans need to get to know: I’d bet on his continued ascent up boards over the next 10 months. Mendoza’s film last year has a LOT to be excited about, from his pocket navigation, deep ball placement, and high release point allowing him to pinpoint at all three levels with control. But what really jumps out in studying Mendoza: his toughness. He faced ample pressure last year and was as good as any quarterback with pressure in his face and finishing through contact as a passer. On plays where he had less than 2.5 seconds to throw, Mendoza was top-5 in the FBS last year in Completion % (min 250 attempts), behind players like Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders. As you can see in the plays below, Mendoza has the size/arm talent to complete passes with rushers muddying the pocket and/or hitting him, and the rare placement and control to complete those passes at a high level He’s one of just seven FBS returning starters who faced pressure on 170+ snaps. The QB he’s replacing, Kurtis Rourke, faced pressure on a little less than half of Mendoza’s. Plus, Rourke was among the best in the country on play action last year in the Indiana offense, and Mendoza should benefit greatly: he had a 98.2 QB rating in play action passes last year. If you haven’t get, it’s time to get to know Fernando Mendoza. He’s the next surprising rising QB who crashes the early part of the draft. 👀 #ShrineBowlWhosNext East-West Shrine Bowl

Just a two-star recruit out of Miami, FL, Fernando Mendoza was initially slated to go Yale before switching late to Cal. And after an 8-game starting season in 2023, he emerged as a bonafide NFL QB prospect during the 2024 season. And he enters the Big Ten (now at Indiana Football) and the 2025 #NFLDraft process as a QB Draft fans need to get to know: I’d bet on his continued ascent up boards over the next 10 months. Mendoza’s film last year has a LOT to be excited about, from his pocket navigation, deep ball placement, and high release point allowing him to pinpoint at all three levels with control. But what really jumps out in studying Mendoza: his toughness. He faced ample pressure last year and was as good as any quarterback with pressure in his face and finishing through contact as a passer. On plays where he had less than 2.5 seconds to throw, Mendoza was top-5 in the FBS last year in Completion % (min 250 attempts), behind players like Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders. As you can see in the plays below, Mendoza has the size/arm talent to complete passes with rushers muddying the pocket and/or hitting him, and the rare placement and control to complete those passes at a high level He’s one of just seven FBS returning starters who faced pressure on 170+ snaps. The QB he’s replacing, Kurtis Rourke, faced pressure on a little less than half of Mendoza’s. Plus, Rourke was among the best in the country on play action last year in the Indiana offense, and Mendoza should benefit greatly: he had a 98.2 QB rating in play action passes last year. If you haven’t get, it’s time to get to know Fernando Mendoza. He’s the next surprising rising QB who crashes the early part of the draft. 👀 #ShrineBowlWhosNext East-West Shrine Bowl

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On Draft Day, with his character still in the news, I wanted to reshare my and East-West Shrine Bowl experiences with Shedeur Sanders. Listen to the stories from people that know him, and the words he says in his interviews. Excited for whichever team/fan base gets him this weekend 👀 #ShrineBowlWhosNext

On Draft Day, with his character still in the news, I wanted to reshare my and East-West Shrine Bowl experiences with Shedeur Sanders. Listen to the stories from people that know him, and the words he says in his interviews. Excited for whichever team/fan base gets him this weekend 👀 #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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AWESOME pick for the #Rams in LB Chris “Pooh” Paul (POOH), especially in the 5th round. He was the only Power-4 LB this year to have a 78+ PFF grade in Run Def., Pass Cov., and Pass Rush categories, and one of four in the last 5 years to hit that mark. At East-West Shrine Bowl, he showcased outstanding movement ability, range in coverage and explosiveness throughout. Rams landed a starter-level player in the 5th! #ShrineBowlWhosNext

AWESOME pick for the #Rams in LB Chris “Pooh” Paul (POOH), especially in the 5th round. He was the only Power-4 LB this year to have a 78+ PFF grade in Run Def., Pass Cov., and Pass Rush categories, and one of four in the last 5 years to hit that mark. At East-West Shrine Bowl, he showcased outstanding movement ability, range in coverage and explosiveness throughout. Rams landed a starter-level player in the 5th! #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#OleMiss’s Chris Paul (POOH) Chris Paul is undoubtably one of the best, and you can make the case he’s the most complete, linebacker in the 2025 #NFLDraft class. With outstanding movement ability, range in coverage, explosiveness upfield and laterally, and finishing ability as a tackler, he’s a rare three-tool, three down starting NFL linebacker. He finished the 2024 season with a 78+ PFF College grade in Run Defense, Coverage AND Pass Rush categories. He was the ONLY Power 4 LB to reach those numbers this year. And he’s just one of four in the last 5 years to do so (Edgerrin Cooper, Devin Lloyd and Nakobe Dean the others). Rare company for Paul, who rose during East-West Shrine Bowl week and should continue to rise throughout the draft process, as he has the elite football IQ to match the talent on the field. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

#OleMiss’s Chris Paul (POOH) Chris Paul is undoubtably one of the best, and you can make the case he’s the most complete, linebacker in the 2025 #NFLDraft class. With outstanding movement ability, range in coverage, explosiveness upfield and laterally, and finishing ability as a tackler, he’s a rare three-tool, three down starting NFL linebacker. He finished the 2024 season with a 78+ PFF College grade in Run Defense, Coverage AND Pass Rush categories. He was the ONLY Power 4 LB to reach those numbers this year. And he’s just one of four in the last 5 years to do so (Edgerrin Cooper, Devin Lloyd and Nakobe Dean the others). Rare company for Paul, who rose during East-West Shrine Bowl week and should continue to rise throughout the draft process, as he has the elite football IQ to match the talent on the field. #ShrineBowlWhosNext

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#ShrineBowlWhosNext: TCU Football’s Savion Williams has all the tools to follow in Quentin Johnston’s footsteps At 6’5, 215, Williams has elite ball skills and finishing ability, with the size/burst downfield to match, to be an NFL WR. Excited to see @Sxee18x break out in 2023!

#ShrineBowlWhosNext: TCU Football’s Savion Williams has all the tools to follow in Quentin Johnston’s footsteps At 6’5, 215, Williams has elite ball skills and finishing ability, with the size/burst downfield to match, to be an NFL WR. Excited to see @Sxee18x break out in 2023!

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