2026 East-West Shrine Bowl roster reveal: Three things you need to know

The 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl has announced over 120 players who have accepted invitations to participate in this year's event, which will be held at the Dallas Cowboys' Ford Center at The Star on January 27. Last year, the Shrine Bowl featured numerous future NFL draft picks, including a first-round selection. This year’s roster is noted for its strong defensive talent, according to Shrine Bowl director Eric Galko.

Among the quarterbacks, Clemson's Cade Klubnik is highlighted despite a challenging 2025 season, alongside other notable names such as Iowa's Mark Gronowski and UConn's Joe Fagnano. The defensive lineup features prominent prospects like Texas A&M's Albert Regis and Florida State's Darrell Jackson Jr. Linebackers Jake Golday from Cincinnati and LSU's Harold Perkins Jr. are anticipated to be among the top draft prospects from the game.

The game will be broadcast on NFL Network at 7 p.m. ET, and practices are scheduled from January 23 to