2025 NFL Draft: Eight increasing prospects from Shrine Bowl

Denton, Texas-College All-Star Games is an important part of the behavior of 2025 NFL draft, and the first on the dock is the east-west sanctuary. The 100th edition of the game will take place on Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (at 20 one, NFL Network). But first, more than 100 drafts have spent the last few days on team training, participated in exercises and talking with scouts and staff from all 32 NFL teams.

Who was able to increase their stock during the Shrine Bowl practice? ESPN draft analysts Matt Miller and Jordan Reid were on earth in Texas to check out the top names of practice this weekend. They identified eight players who are rising on draft boards following standout performances and were able to get some Intel on the Colorado Quarterback Shedur Sanders, who spoke with NFL teams at the event but not practiced.

Here are the prospects that utilized the setting for the Shrine Bowl.

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Top Shrine Bowl risers

Draft range: Rounds 3-4

Gadsden helped himself stand out in a loaded tight final class with an impressive three -day exercise to start the event. Known as a pass-prisoner threat, he showed great fluidity, good hands and an ability to consistently separate. At 6-foot-4 and 247 pounds, Gadsden is a “movement” tight end that can be inserted from several stains. His best role will be like a mismatch in the passing game (73 catches for 934 yards and seven TDs in 2024). Seen as a 3-view to the 3-views of the Shrine Bowl-Week, Gadsden might have moved into the top 100.- Reid

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Draft range: Rounds 2-3

Only 20 years old was Phillips fantastic all weekend after participating in the event with a late-round 3 class. He showed amazing power in the lower body and quick hands when he engaged in blocks. 6-FOD-1, 318-PUND is a probable 3-technique in the NFL, and it is easy to look at his body type and active pass-rush profile and make a high comparison with Bills’ Ed Oliver. Phillips had 10 running stops this season. — Miller

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Draft range: Round 7/Public

One of the biggest surprises this weekend was how Pierce appeared. At 6-foot-8 and 342 pounds with 36 inch arms were his measurable things that were the event. But his technique was also better than expected. After entering Rutgers like a 450-pound walk-on, Pierce has continued to trend upwards, and his stock has been transferred from late-round hopeful to interesting developmental views. He still has to improve his balance and strength, but steps are made. He has 27 career starts at the left tackle and 24 at the right tackle. — Reid

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Draft range: Round 3

I was a fan of White’s before I saw him personally this week, but he will move into my top 100 after participating in the Shrine Bowl events with a fourth round class. White works quickly and hard through its routes. He is also a strength of special teams that block four punts this season and return one for a touchdown. The 6-Foot-1, 179 Pound White is one of the guys in this draft that I would jump on a table to defend. I feel strongly about what he brings. White comes from back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and he caught 19 touchdowns during that time. — Miller

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Draft range: Round 7/Public

It didn’t take long for Horn’s speed to stand out in practice, and he supplemented it with strong hands that consistently picked the ball out of the air. He was especially dominant during team periods in the red zone. Despite being only 5-foot-8 and 171 pounds, horns consistently got separation and showed an ability to defeat human coverage. After he caught 37 passes in 441 yards this season, I had horns on the bubble in Round 7, but he placed himself this week to be a late round that can finish a pro-depth card. — Reid

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Draft range: Round 4

Bryant is hard to miss the field of practice, whether he lets his colleagues cornerbacks know what to do, or point out the deficiencies in each wide receiver view. And he is loud about it. But Bryant also backs it up despite being 6 feet and 170 pounds. He had 13 choices and 25 passport breakups over four seasons in Kansas. He has to clean up his technique as he tends to get a grip, but his self-confidence and fluid movement have increased his stock this week from an early day 3 class to inside my top 100 and a probable choice of the third round. — Miller

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Draft range: Round 6-7

Huzzie was unusual during the first two days of the exercise and showed speed and ball skills. He is strictly a castle corner where he is a tough, instinctive defender. He was especially impressive during one-on-one sessions, showing moving skills and reactionary speed. The 5-Foot-9, 194-Pund Huzzie was also comfortable with felting punts.

Entering the week was Huzzie – who had an int but seven passport breakdown in 2024 – Jockeying for a draft character from most scouts I was talking to. He is stuck in the late round photo now and has a chance to stay on an NFL list. — Reid

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Draft range: Round 4

Roberts had a big three-day exercise and showed that he has the power of 6-foot-3, 290 pounds to rock offensive linemen back and get them back to. But we also saw the agility and speed to shoot through holes into the back field. Teams must love his versatility, with equal parts playing power and speed. These traits helped him to 7.5 sacks and 51 pressure (tied to sixth in FBS) this season. Roberts started the process as a late 3 player for me, but I see his game in a new way after a person’s exposure and will turn him into the top 125 choices. — Miller

What did we learn about Sheteur Sanders’ projection?

Sanders did not throw on the Shrine Bowl, but he spoke with teams. Sources I was talking to, Sanders said was fantastic in team interviews, which is the most important part of the Shrine Bowl for a first round of views. He was reportedly confident, funny and comfortable, and he showed teams how much he loves the football game, while also expressing his willingness to work hard to be good at it.

Next, for Sanders – my No. 22 view and QB2 – is the combine, although he is unsure if he wants to throw Indianapolis. Either way, I maintain that his floor is Raiders at Selection No. 6. – Miller