The 2017 East-West Shrine Game takes place on Saturday, and it will once again be a showcase for players looking to improve their draft stock.
The East-West Shrine Game will take place on January 21, 2017, and will feature some of the best players in college football. Every player on the two rosters will be looking to improve their draft stock, as the NFL Draft will take place in April. Plenty of players have gone on to the NFL from this classic game, which has become a mainstay for the last 90-plus years.
Originating in 1925, the East-West Shrine Game is the longest-running college football all-star game. The National Football League will supply the coaches for the two teams, giving each player the opportunity to play in front of NFL personnel. The biggest winner of the game will be the Shriners Hospitals for Children, which will be the beneficiaries of the event. The Shriners provide expert care to children in need.
The East team will be coached by Brentson Buckner, who is in his fourth season as a member of the Arizona Cardinals coaching staff. Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator George Edwards will run the show for the West, and he comes into the with 26 years of coaching experience. These players are going to get some great coaching heading into the game, which should give them a window into what is needed to be successful at the next level.
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Date: Saturday, January 21
Start Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Venue: Tropicana Field
TV Info: NFL Network
Live Stream: NFLNetwork.com
The game will take place inside Tropicana Field, which is the home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball. The Trop has proven to be a perfect venue for the classic, and usually draws a nice crowd. It is one of the most exciting events of the college football season, and this year will feature two rosters filled with players who should hear their names called this April.
While there are plenty of players to watch in the game, some big names have made the decision to play in the all-star game this Saturday. Quarterback Nick Mullens from Southern Mississippi is a solid NFL prospect, as is Florida defensive end Bryan Cox. For the West, Gunner Kiel will get to showcase his arm for the pro scouts, while Trey Griffey will show the NFL that he is not just the son of one of the best baseball players of all time.