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A Shrine Bowl All-22 breakdown of Sean Mannion’s play-calling shows a condensed, concept-based offense with a balanced run-pass mix, heavy under-center usage, tight ends/fullbacks as core blockers, play-action emphasis, and receivers routinely schemed open—mirroring McVay–Shanahan principles and suggesting how Mannion could shape the Eagles’ offense next season.
The 2026 NFL Draft Visit Tracker chronicles teams' pre-draft meetings ahead of the April 23 draft, highlighting Shrine Bowl and Hula Bowl interactions and noting key meetings (e.g., Clemson OT Tristan Leigh with Bears, Chiefs, Giants, Packers, Panthers, Raiders, Saints, Ravens, Titans; UTSA LB Shad Banks with Bears and Commanders; Wake Forest RB Demond Claiborne with multiple teams). It also explains the Combine’s interview limits—45 formal interviews and up to 30 players hosted at teams’ facilities—and that teams typically talk to a broad slate of draftable players beyond those reported.
In the Shrine Bowl, the West topped the East 21-17 as Duke edge rusher Wesley Williams showed versatile disruption suited to a 4-3 scheme, and Houston RB Dean Connors stood out with burst and contact-the-ball skills. Three UCLA players coached by Eric Bieniemy—Garrett DiGiorgio, Gary Smith III, and T.J. Harden—praised Bieniemy’s high-energy, pro-style coaching, underscoring potential Chiefs interest in these draft prospects.
Frisco’s Shrine Bowl showcases a talent-rich 2026 draft class, with Skyler Bell and Eli Heidenreich flashing at receiver, Eli Raridon emerging as a big early-down tight end target, Nolan Rucci and Riley Mahlman standing out on the line, Harold Perkins Jr. delivering elite burst in coverage, and Mark Gronowski looking healthy with strong arm work as a quarterback; the event emphasizes depth across positions and could push several players into Day 2/3 (and some Day 1 intrigue) as teams evaluate fit for multiple schemes.
Frisco’s Shrine Bowl week culminated with mixed results for NFL evaluators: several players boosted their stock with standout showings (Eli Heidenreich, Landon Robinson, Mark Gronowski, Michael Wortham, Kaden Wetjen, Jalon Daniels, Jaden Dugger, Anthony Smith, Caden Barnett, Wesley Williams) while others disappointed (Domani Jackson, DeMonte Capehart, Patrick Payton, Cade Klubnik, Dontay Corleone, Christian Jones, Haynes King, Dean Connors). The week also faced injuries and limited scout time due to winter weather, impacting final evaluations ahead of the game.
The Kansas City Chiefs have a history of adding Shrine Bowl talent to their roster and are likely eyeing several prospects in this year's edition, including running back Carson Steele, tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, wide receiver Jalen Coker, receiver Isaiah Washington, tight end Dallin Holker, and defensive lineman Zion Tupuola-Fetui. These players could address various needs for the Chiefs, such as running back, tight end, wide receiver, and defensive line depth.
The East-West Shrine Bowl continues with notable prospects like Tajh Washington impressing as a Day 3 receiver, Taylor-Demerson showcasing his ball productivity as a safety prospect, and Xavier Thomas standing out as an edge defender. Additional players have been added to the roster, and there's also a mention of a kicker highlight.
Day 1 of Shrine Bowl practices saw standout performances from players like Xavier Thomas, who impressed with his disruptive play as an EDGE from Clemson, and the Washington brothers, Malik and Tahj, who showcased their skills as wide receivers for the West Team. Christian Mahogany, an offensive guard from Boston College, also made a strong impression with his powerful performance. Other notable mentions include Mason McCormick, Isaac Guerendo, and Jaylen Key, who all displayed promising abilities during the practices.