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Will any of these players be Giants?
As the 100th Annual East-West Shrine Bowl approaches, a new class of NFL prospects is about to take center stage. For New York Giants fans, this game is a great chance to get a first look at some potential future stars, with key players that could impact the team’s future in the 2025 NFL Draft. The game will air on NFL Network at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 30, and practices will take place from Jan. 25-28 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
With the Giants coaching staff watching closely, this year’s roster features a diverse group of prospects, with special attention on positions of need like defensive line, cornerback, and wide receiver, as well as a handful of intriguing quarterbacks. Here’s your breakdown of the East-West Shrine Bowl and the players who could help the Giants fill key roster spots in the coming years.
One of the most high-profile players in this year’s Shrine Bowl is Shedeur Sanders, the standout quarterback from Colorado. The son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, Shedeur has impressed with his leadership and performance at the collegiate level. In the 2024 season, Sanders threw for 4,134 yards, recording 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions with a 75.5 QBR, ranking 20th in the nation. While the Giants may have to depend on other teams to pass on Sanders to get him it’s obvious the front office has major interest in the Colorado standout who they have been scouting since the 2023 season.
One of the most impressive players on the defensive line in the 2025 draft class, Kenneth Grant is a name that should be on the radar for Giants fans. The massive Michigan defensive tackle has the physicality and strength to be an immediate impact player on the interior line. A player like Grant could help solidify the Giants’ defensive front for years to come. His ability to control the line of scrimmage and disrupt the pocket will be on full display at the Shrine Bowl.
Grant is currently ranked No. 20 on the NFL Mock Draft Database Consensus Big Board.
The Georgia Bulldogs are known for producing top-tier defensive talent, and Nazir Stackhouse is no exception. The Giants have been searching for a disruptive force in the middle of their defensive line to go alongside Dexter Lawrence, and Stackhouse could be the answer. Known for his motor and size, the 6-foot-3, 320-pound Stackhouse could help bolster the defensive line rotation and improve the Giants’ ability to stop the run.
Stackhouse is currently ranked No. 150 on the NFL Mock Draft Database Consensus Big Board.
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