Red Raiders lead nation with 24 named to Shrine Bowl 1000
July 28, 2025 | Football
The Shrine Bowl 1000 is an annual watch list compiled by the East–West Shrine Bowl organization that highlights the top 1,000 eligible college football players—across all four NCAA divisions—who are considered prospects for the upcoming Shrine Bowl all-star game and the corresponding NFL Draft class.
The Red Raiders' Shrine Bowl 1000 includes:
| 1. David Bailey, OLB | 9. Skyler Gill-Howard, DL | 17. Brice Pollock, DB |
| 2. Dontae Balfour, DB | 10. Romello Height, OLB | 18. Ben Roberts, LB |
| 3. Amier Boyd, DB | 11. A.J. Holmes Jr., DL | 19. Jacob Rodriguez, LB |
| 4. Terrance Carter Jr., TE | 12. Lee Hunter, DL | 20. Howard Sampson, OL |
| 5. Davion Carter, OL | 13. Will Jados, OL | 21. Reggie Virgil, WR |
| 6. Caleb Douglas, WR | 14. Quinten Joyner, RB | 22. Sheridan Wilson, OL |
| 7. Coy Eakin, WR | 15. Johncarlos Miller II, TE | 23. Cole Wisniewski, DB |
| 8. Charles Esters III, OLB | 16. Behren Morton, QB | 24. Hunter Zambrano, OL |
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a first-look into the scouting process through consultation with NFL and college personnel to ensure the selection of the best 1000 players for the NFL level.
The East-West Shrine Bowl is a best-in-class all-star event that will take place at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Jan. 27, 2026. East-West Shrine Bowl participants will be coached by NFL coaches, in an NFL facility, and will have access to NFL-level resources, facilities, player-friendly schedules, and opportunities at the highest level.
Last year, Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks and tight end Jalin Conyers were named as participants of the 2025 East-West Shrine game; both are on NFL rosters entering training camp this summer. Defensive backs Tyler Owens and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson were named to the 2024 edition and are both set to enter their second seasons in the NFL, respectively.
For more information about the 2026 game and the entire Shrine Bowll 1000 list, visit ShrineBowl.com.
24 Red Raiders named to the @ShrineBowl 1000 Watchlist
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