Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it’s the start of the college all-star season with the first interview sessions for the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl in Frisco, Texas.

What exactly happens at college all-star games, and how important are they to the prospects, teams and media, when compared to other pre-draft events like the NFL Combine and pro days?

Alan breaks it down.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: What Happens at Shrine, Senior Bowls? | Steelers Morning Rush

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