Football Draft Focus

Which SunBelt Conference players are going to All-Star games this offseason? Let’s find out!!

Reese’s Senior Bowl

So far, four players from SunBelt Conference teams have accepted invitations to participate in the Reese’s Senior Bowl.

D’Marco Jackson – LB – Appalachian State
Isaiah Likely – TE – Coastal Carolina
Max Mitchell – OL – Louisiana
Jalen Tolbert – WR – South Alabama

First Played in 1950, the Senior Bowl is now considered to be the prominent college all-star game. Players get a chance to showcase their talents in front of NFL scouts while working directly with NFL coaching staffs. Make sure to catch the game February 5th.

East West Shrine Game

As of now, a total of five players have accepted invitations to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Darrell Baker – DB – Georgia Southern
Percy Bulter – DB – Louisiana
Jeffrey Gunter – LB – Coastal Carolina
Jaivon Heiligh – WR – Coastal Carolina
Tayland Humprey – DL – Louisiana

The East-West Shrine Bowl is the longest running college all-star game, being played for over 90 years. This year’s game will be able at Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders.

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Hula Bowl

No roster of accepted invitations has been released at this time.

The Hula Bowl was first played in 1947 and ran until 2008. After a 12 year hiatus, the game returned in 2020. While being played in Hawaii since its creation, the 2022 game will be played in Orlando, Florida at the home of the University of Central Florida.

Cajun All-Star Bowl

So far so Sun Belt players have accepted an invitation to the Cajun All-Star Bowl. However, a second round of invitations have been sent out. We’re awaiting official word on who has accepted those invites.

The Cajun All-Star Bowl is a new all-star game, but is another chance for NFL draft hopefuls to get in front of NFL scouts. The game will be played at Provost Umphrey Stadium in Beaumont, TX.

_{Story by Brandon Claburn}