Ten Winners of the East-West Shrine Bowl who improved their 2025 NFL Draft stock the most
The 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl practices have concluded. With the end of practices, it's time to take a look at who improved their stock for the 2025 NFL Draft. Players like Ole Miss's Chris Paul, Maryland's Jordan Phillips, and Indiana's CJ West didn't make the list, as they more solidified their draft stock instead of […]
The 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl practices have concluded. With the end of practices, it's time to take a look at who improved their stock for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Players like Ole Miss's Chris Paul, Maryland's Jordan Phillips, and Indiana's CJ West didn't make the list, as they more solidified their draft stock instead of improved it, since they entered the week with high draft grades.
Ten East-West Shrine Bowl Prospects who improved their 2025 NFL Draft stock the most
Thomas Perry, OL, Middlebury
It's hard for me to point to any other player as this week's biggest riser. Perry just moved differently than any other offensive lineman here at the Shrine Bowl, and had some eye-popping reps in drills all week. His movement skills and play strength have stood out all week.
Efton Chism, WR, Eastern Washington
Efton Chism entered the Shrine Bowl as a relative unknown to some media and scouts but turned heads in practice all week. His craftiness as a route runner created consistent separation and he caught virtually every pass thrown his way. Chism also took reps returning punts.
John Williams, OT, Cincinnati
There's little doubt in my mind that Cincinnati's John Williams was the best tackle in Frisco this week. His athleticism popped off the film in practice, and he lost less than a handful of reps during drills. The battles between him and BYU DE Tyler Batty were some of the best throughout the week, and he firmly moved himself up boards.
Dalton Cooper, OT, Oklahoma State
Cooper was one of the smoothest players here at the Shrine Bowl, rarely getting beat around the edge. His age and injury history impacted his NFL Draft stock, but he backed up his tape with a clean showing at the Shrine Bowl. He's a player to keep an eye on to boost the depth of this tackle class.
Jalin Conyers, TE, Texas Tech
I've been impressed repeatedly with what Conyers has done this week at the Shrine Bowl, from both a leadership and playing perspective. He's been an incredible mover and carries his 263-pound frame well. A scout told me this week that they felt Conyers would be a better pro than college player, and I'm inclined to agree with how he performed in Frisco.
Keandre Lambert-Smith, WR, Auburn
I'm not sure any wide receiver had a more consistent week than Lambert-Smith did. He started off strong on Day One and consistently delivered at practice every day following.
He's been a bit of an afterthought with Auburn's struggles in the passing game, but his size, release, and strength at the catch point have stood out this week and make him an intriguing prospect.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Arizona
Jacory Croskey-Merritt was one of the best players here at the Shrine Bowl. After playing in just one game this season due to an NCAA mishap, he needed the opportunity to showcase his skill set, and Croskey-Merritt delivered.
His explosiveness in the open field was simply jaw-dropping, gliding past defenders with ease. It's tough to gauge where he lands in this stacked running back class, but he made an emphatic statement here at the Shrine Bowl.
Alijah Huzzie, CB, North Carolina
Huzzie unfortunately sat out the last two practices with an injury, but what he put on film early on in the week put him in contention for the top defensive back at Shrine.
Bryce Cabeldue, OL, Kansas
I came into the week intrigued by Cabeldue, but he vaulted himself further up my own board with his performance at the Shrine Bowl. A collegiate tackle, Cabeldue mainly took reps at guard here in Frisco and handled the move well. His fluid lower half, play strength, and accurate hands saw him win virtually all of his reps throughout the week.
Tyler Batty, EDGE, BYU
Tyler Batty is known as a run defender, but it was his work as a pass rusher that stood out all throughout the Shrine Bowl. He flashed a wide variety of pass rush moves, and his speed off the edge caught a fair few tackles off balance.
This is a deep pass rush class, but Batty threw himself in contention to push for a comp pick selection at the end of Day 2.
Honorable Mentions
- Zeek Biggers, DT, Georgia Tech
- Tyler Baron, EDGE, Miami (FL)
- LaJohntay Wester, WR, FAU
- Oronde Gadsden, TE, Syracuse
- Tonka Hemingway, DT, South Carolina
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