The 2019 East-West Shrine Game kicks off on Saturday afternoon from St. Petersburg, Florida.
Created in 1925, the East-West Shrine Game was the nation’s first college all-star football game, committed to supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Today, it is gives lesser-known NFL prospects another chance to showcase their skills before the testing and interviewing portion of scouting season begins.
Some interesting facts about the Shrine Game courtesy of The Draft Network’s Joe Marino:
Don’t sleep on the significance of the Shrine Game and the NFL talent that is on display.