Shrine Bowl Day 2 Notes and Winners
Day two of practices at the Shrine Bowl went down Sunday at the University of North Texas. It was another big day for some of the more intriguing prospects in this group. Here's a rundown of some notes from those in attendance Sunday.
It can be tough to standout as a RB with no full tackling during all-star practices, but this was exactly what you wan to see from @GamecockFB RB Rocket Sanders
6-ft, 224 lbs. we know he can run behind the pads, but here he showed nice wiggle to cut back inside and up the field pic.twitter.com/Y0j7NyoCw6
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 26, 2025
Another day, another inside spin win from @HokiesFB Antwaun Powell-Ryland
Easy to see why it's a go-to of his. If OTs take their weight off their inside foot, he'll make them pay pic.twitter.com/XoQRyWYyVc
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) January 26, 2025
West Team has a really good stable of RBs, as they work on pass pro technique pic.twitter.com/kfvpd4FYGK
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) January 26, 2025
Some thoughts from EW Shrine practices this morning:
– No surprise, Kyle McCord the best of the QB group, but Cam Miller had some good moments too.
– Cobee Bryant is rail thin (171 lbs), but he made several plays on the ball in 1v1. He and Nohl Williams are the top-2 CBs here…
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) January 25, 2025
#Kansas CB Cobee Bryant has been the best player at the @ShrineBowl through two days. Had an interception and multiple pass breakups today. Also was chirping to the receivers in lots of drills throughout practice.
Very confident player.
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) January 26, 2025
• Jordan Phillips, iDL, Maryland
• Alijah Huzzie, Nickel CB, North Carolina
• Elijah Roberts, EDGE, SMU
• La'Johntay Wester, WR, Colorado
Four prospects on the West roster that have really stood out through two days of practices at the @ShrineBowl.
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) January 26, 2025
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