10 players for the Eagles to watch at the East-West Shrine Bowl
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The path to the NFL draft starts when postseason all-star games begin, the 90-day sprint towards the first round of the selection process each year. The draft may start in Mobile with the Panini Senior Bowl, but the East-West Shrine Bowl will get the first opportunity to put future NFL stars on display for scouts, coaches, executives, and all 32 teams to continue tracking.
The East-West Shrine Bowl began practicing at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco over the weekend, offering scouts, media members, and draft fans alike the first chance to see over 100 draft prospects. Key players can be found in every round of the draft, making events such as the Shrine Bowl essential for NFL teams.
With kickoff for this year's game a little over 24 hours away, we're looking at ten players to watch.
Seydou Traore, TE, Mississippi State
A former soccer player, Traore had 35 catches, 369 yards, and five touchdowns in his final season.
Eric Gentry, LB, USC
What those 99th percentile arms look like engulfing 1-on-1s for USC LB Eric Gentry at Shrine Bowl
🎥 @RealD_Jacksonhttps://t.co/5COYDWGMaGpic.twitter.com/Z4ivIcIZLh
— Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) January 23, 2026
A Philadelphia native, the potential hybrid linebacker could flourish in a big safety role for the Eagles. In his four-year career (1 season at Arizona State and 3 seasons at USC), Gentry logged 195 tackles, including 19.5 for loss (with 6 sacks), 10 PBUs, 3 QB hurries, 3 forced fumbles, 2 INTs, and 1 blocked kick while appearing in 39 games with 17 starts.
Last season, Gentry was a candidate for the 2025 Butkus Award and Lott IMPACT Trophy.
Eric Gentry is turning some heads at the East-Shrine Bowl. His 6’6 frame is 100% an attractive attribute. The USC LB is still a very raw prospect with lots to learn. Still an interesting Day 3 option pic.twitter.com/hMsAgpq7AA
— Prospect Film Room (@FilmProspect) January 25, 2026
Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame
Last season, Raridon started all 12 games and totaled 32 catches for 482 yards. He finished third on the team in both receptions and receiving yards, averaging 15.1 yards per catch. Raridon recorded a career-high seven receptions and 109 yards in a game against NC State and led the team with 97 receiving yards in the season opener at Miami.
Notre Dame's Tight End, Eli Raridon came up with another active practice at @ShrineBowl
Yesterday there was a lot of athleticism shining through, but today, he was able to be a reliable player in an environment where not too many connections have been made. pic.twitter.com/Gguo9LB2lT
— IanM (@IannmNFL) January 25, 2026
Darrell Jackson, DT, Florida State
Jackson Jr. logged 45 tackles and one sack during his final season, earning All-ACC honorable mention recognition. Jackson Jr. transferred twice, earning back-to-back All-ACC honorable mentions in 2024 and 2025.
Harold Perkins, LB, LSU
The former five-star recruit was a freshman sensation for LSU. Perkins tore his ACL in 2024 but bounced back in 2025. He finished his career with 35 tackles for loss and 17 sacks, playing both on the edge and, most recently, as an off-ball linebacker for the Tigers.
Harold Perkins has Elite recovery Speed .
He needs to get drafted to the right situation !!!!— 4th&Geaux (@4thandGeaux) January 26, 2026
Lander Barton, LB, Utah
At 6'5, 236 pounds, Barton has logged 127 total tackles, five pass breakups, 3.5 sacks, and three interceptions over the past three years.
Utah LB Lander Barton is a big dude. Measured in at 6’3, 233 yesterday at the #ShrineBowlpic.twitter.com/cZb23Z5fqb
— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) January 23, 2026
Domani Jackson, CB, Alabama
A former five-star prospect, Jackson spent his first two collegiate seasons at USC before transferring to Alabama for his final two seasons with the Crimson Tide. In 2024, Jackson posted a career-high in tackles (51), pass breakups (7), and interceptions (2). In his final season, Jackson helped the Crimson Tide reach the College Football Playoffs while logging 38 tackles as a part of an Alabama secondary.
SMU, S, Ahmaad Moses
Ahmaad Moses, DB (5’10, 205) as listed on SMU Roster — has been a contributor for the Mustangs since Day 1 of his career.
Finished his career with 8 INTs (2 TDs) & 250 TKLs.
Elite tackler, player, and leader. Will be participating in the #ShrineBowl this week. pic.twitter.com/H8r2EiKXil
— Malik Boynton (@malikboynton2) January 20, 2026
A 5-foot-10 safety, Moses was a two-time All-ACC selection, including first team honors, logging eight interceptions the past two seasons that were returned for touchdowns. Moses finished his career with 250 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks in his time at SMU.
SMU’s Ahmaad Moses with a strong rep in coverage at the East-West Shrine Bowl. Patient on the route and does a great job disrupting the catch point.
Moses intercepted eight passes the last two seasons at SMU. pic.twitter.com/Xe2ismI7bw
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) January 24, 2026
Jager Burton, OL, Kentucky
Burton, a 6-foot-4, 323-pound road grader from Lexington, Kentucky, moved to center in his final season. He started all 12 games, led the team with 158 blocks at the point of attack. He was named third-team All-Southeastern Conference.
Nice job from #Kentucky C Jager Burton on the TE screen – lotta love on the streets for Burton down here at the Shrine Bowl pic.twitter.com/RQaVGOC1JV
— Fran Duffy (@FDuffyNFL) January 25, 2026
Bauer Sharp, TE LSU
Sharp, 6 feet 4 inches, 251 pounds, is a former quarterback who transitioned to the tight end position.
LSU TE Bauer Sharp stands out on film for his sound blocking, strong grip
But here he shows off the strong hands to secure the jump ball pic.twitter.com/4iVI2zNL4n
— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) January 23, 2026
Jaren Kanak, TE, Oklahoma
Kanak is a hybrid who could usher in a new era of tight end in Philadelphia. A Swiss Army Knife for the Sooners, Kanak's snaps varied depending on the formation: in-line (265 snaps), flexed to the slot (222), out wide (39), and in the backfield (43) according to Pro Football Focus.
Oklahoma TE Jaren Kanak is a Hays, KS native
Nice first step to create separation on the shallow cross pic.twitter.com/VxnHSZv7gp
— Ron Kopp Jr (@RonOnChiefs) January 23, 2026
Texas, TE, Jack Endries
Endries was traded to Austin after spending the first two years of his career with California. This past season, he finished with 33 catches for 346 yards and three touchdowns.
#Texas Tight End, Jack Endries is a consensus Top 7 to 10 TE in this year's class and it looked that way today at the @ShrineBowl
Showed he can plant his foot and make sudden breaks. Endries has a good pair of hands on him, and made a good impression when he was thrown the ball! pic.twitter.com/XonvKwTDLS
— IanM (@IannmNFL) January 25, 2026
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