With draft season firmly underway, practices are kicking off today at the East-West Shrine Game. This is the first of two significant offseason games designed to showcase college seniors for NFL scouts ahead of the draft. The Senior Bowl is traditionally the main event, so this game attracts small-school players and individuals who had smaller roles on major teams. By taking place before the Senior Bowl happens, the Shrine game creates a chance for standout players to be invited to the bigger prize after a good week. As the week of practice begins, here are the names to know at this year’s game:
Price is the best pass rusher coming into the Shrine game, though he’ll stand out for his short stature (listed somewhere between 5’11” and 6’2”).