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Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Patriots move young tackle to guard
FOXBOROUGH – When he was drafted last year, the plan for Caedan Wallace was to be the Patriots future at either left tackle or right tackle. This offseason, however, the Patriots approached Wallace about changing positions – and that's why the 2024 third-round pick has played every training camp snap at left guard. Speaking on Wednesday, the young offensive lineman said he welcomed the move. 'I actually like guard – a lot,' Wallace said. 'It's different, and different is always fun for me. I'm learning new stuff every day. It's really fun, it's really, really fun. I like hitting people, and at tackle, you have to think a little more. At guard, you can kind of fire off and get your face in stuff more.' Wallace, 25, played in six games last season, making two snaps. According to Pro Football Focus, he played 58 snaps at right tackle, 40 at left tackle, and 30 as a tight end-eligible tackle. At right tackle at Penn State, Wallace noted he had practiced at guard in college and again at the East-West Shrine Bowl before the 2024 NFL Draft. This offseason, Wallace started at right tackle for the Patriots. He said the team called him on the phone on a Saturday at the end of OTAs. Wallace was told that the new plan for him was to move to left guard. He was asked to come into Gillette Stadium, where the team talked to him about the move. 'Just competing,' Wallace said. 'They said they wanted to put me in the best position to compete. They felt that would be left guard, so I'm just grinding.' At tackle, the Patriots have been starting Will Campbell and Morgan Moses. Demontray Jacobs has been the top swing tackle and top player on the right side. Rookie Marcus Bryant has taken the top backup reps at left tackle. At guard, Wallace has rotated in with Jared Wilson and Cole Strange. On Wednesday, he took the top backup left guard reps while Strange was at center and Wilson was the starter. Mike Vrabel said Wallace has looked more comfortable at his new position as camp has unfolded. 'Big, strong, powerful kid, and just looking to put everybody in an opportunity for them to excel and a place to compete, which he's done,' Vrabel said. 'I would say that he's been headed in the right direction these last couple days since we put pads on. I think he's gotten more comfortable. I think he's – they all have – everybody's going to make mistakes, but I think that there's been a lot of really positive plays and then continue to move forward.' More Patriots Content Patriots make several transactions including signing Mass. native Patriots backup CB seizing his moment with first-team reps during Patriots camp Ja'Lynn Polk blocks out tough start to Patriots career Patriots $104 million man enjoys getting an earful of Mike Vrabel's trash talk Read the original article on MassLive.
USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
10 Iowa football players named to Shrine Bowl 1000 list
The annual East-West Shrine Bowl is a great opportunity for players across the country from all levels to showcase their skills to NFL talent evaluators, in the hopes of being drafted or signed. Every offseason, before the ball kicks off and a new season of college football commences, the Shrine Bowl puts together a list of 1000 college football players from around the nation who they think could have success at the NFL level. The official Shrine Bowl page describes the process a bit more easily. Every year, approximately 1000 all-star game eligible players are drafted, signed after the draft, or attend a rookie mini-camp. Our aim is for this Shrine Bowl 1000 to serve as a look into our scouting process, as well as begin to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2026 NFL Draft class. Putting together this list was extremely challenging for our team, as we scouted players from all four levels of football and consulted with NFL and college personnel to ensure the selection of the best 1000 players for the NFL level. It's a great honor to be named to the preseason Shrine Bowl 1000, as it's a sign that some talent evaluators view you as a potential NFL player. And ten current Iowa football players found their way onto the list. Which Hawkeyes made the Shrine Bowl 1000 list? The 10 Hawkeyes named to the list, all seniors, of course, are as follows: It's a great sign for so many veterans on the roster to be recognized by the Shrine Bowl. Players like Dunker, Jones, Hurkett, and Wetjen have received a lot of praise this offseason, but it's nice to see Stephens, Hall, and Llewellyn receive some flowers as well. They're very underrated players who will be huge parts of the Hawkeye football team this season. The 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl is on January 27, 2026, in Frisco, Texas. The annual game is available to watch every year, and Hawkeye fans should get the chance to see at least one, if not numerous, Hawkeyes take the field for the Shrine Bowl next year. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Zach on X: @zach_hiney
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Ten Colorado Buffaloes named to East-West Shrine Bowl watch list
Despite the losses of Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter to the NFL, the Colorado Buffaloes still have players with serious NFL potential. With that in mind, the prestigious East-West Shrine Bowl announced its preseason watch list Monday morning, and ten Buffs were among the top 1,000 candidates. The East-West Shrine Bowl is an annual college football all-star game that provides draft-eligible players with a final opportunity to compete in front of NFL scouts. The 2026 Shrine Bowl is scheduled for Jan. 27 at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Colorado had six players compete in the 2025 Shrine Bowl, including Shedeur and Shilo Sanders. Below are the ten Buffaloes who were named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1,000: QB Kaidon Salter Kaidon Salter is amid a quarterback competition against star freshman Julian Lewis, but after winning Conference USA MVP in 2023, the transfer quarterback looks to go out on a high note. LB Martavius French French comes to Boulder hoping to grab hold of the Buffs' starting middle linebacker role. RB Dallan Hayden Hayden showed flashes last year, and after Colorado lost their leading rusher to the transfer portal, he has a chance to be the Buffaloes' starting running back. OL Xavier Hill Hill joins the Buffs after a successful stint at Memphis, where his versatility was on full display. He can play every position on the offensive line and should start most games this year. CB Preston Hodge Hodge returns as Colorado's top option at the nickel position. LB Reginald Hughes Hughes and French are the projected top two inside linebackers on the Buffs roster. Their ability to form chemistry will be a major storyline during fall camp. CB DJ McKinney McKinney is set to take over for Travis Hunter as Colorado's top coverage cornerback. He could be a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft. DL Amari McNeill McNeill steps into a starting defensive tackle role, and his production will be needed for the Buffs to repeat as the Big 12 sack leaders. DL Jehiem Oatis After transferring from Alabama as the top defensive player in the portal (as of Dec. 18, 2024), Oatis has expectations to make an immediate impact. OL Zy Crisler Crisler is coming off a successful career with Illinois and seems to slot in as the Buffaloes' right guard for 2025. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Nearly 10 Spartans named to East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 preseason watch list
Michigan State football was well represented on this year's preseason East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 list. The annual preseason watch list for the East-West Shrine Bowl was released on Monday, with nearly 10 Spartans being included on the list. The East-West Shrine Bowl is a collegiate all-star game after the season for eligible players that can be drafted, signed after the draft, or attend a rookie mini-camp. From Michigan State, here were the eight players that cracked the preseason watch list: This year's East-West Shrine Bowl will be played on January 27 in Frisco, Texas. Odds are, Michigan State will have at least one attendee in this year's event. Michigan State football opens the 2025 season on August 29 against Western Michigan. Kickoff from Spartan Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on FS1. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Broncos roster: DL Jordan Miller (No. 90) competing for backup role
Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at second-year defensive lineman Jordan Miller, No. 90. Before the Broncos: Miller (6-3, 307 pounds) spent five years at Miami (Florida), recording 60 tackles (11 behind the line), three sacks and two fumble recoveries in 48 games. He then made a graduate transfer to SMU ahead of the 2023 season. In 14 games with the Mustangs, Miller totaled 26 tackles (four behind the line), one pass breakup and a half sack. He participated in the East-West Shrine Bowl in the spring of 2024 after wrapping up his college career. Broncos tenure: Miller was hosted for a pre-draft visit before 2024, signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos. Miller spent the 2024 season on the practice squad before returning to Denver in 2025. Chances to make the 53-man roster: Practice squad. With the Broncos' defensive line all filled with veterans and returning players, Miller will likely be a backup option to the likes of John Franklin-Myers and Zach Allen. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
