The College Gridiron Showcase

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2026 College Gridiron Showcase alum Émeric Boutin established himself as one of the top fullback prospects in Canada during his career at @rougeetor, earning: ✅ 2× U SPORTS First-Team All-Canadian ✅ 2× RSEQ Offensive All-Star ✅ 2× Vanier Cup Champion His collegiate career and performance throughout the pre-draft process led to the Ottawa Redblacks selecting him in the 2nd Round (13th Overall) of the 2026 CFL Draft Émeric’s experience highlights an important part of the pre-draft process. Getting in front of professional scouts, competing against prospects from different programs, and becoming familiar with the evaluation environment are all important components of preparing for professional football His participation at CGS provided that experience before heading to the CFL Combine, where he felt more prepared and confident throughout the evaluation process #AllstarSeasonStartsWithCGS

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2025 College Gridiron Showcase alum Coleman Owen is currently with the @packers after beginning his NFL career with the @Colts in 2025 Before reaching the NFL, Owen put together an outstanding collegiate career at @NAU_Football and @OhioFootball, earning numerous accolades: ✅ 2024 First-Team All-MAC Wide Receiver ✅ 2024 Third-Team All-MAC Return Specialist ✅ Ohio University single-season receiving record: 1,245 yards on 78 receptions with 8 touchdowns ✅ 2024 MAC Champion & Cure Bowl Champion ✅ 2× Second-Team All-Big Sky (2022, 2023) ✅ 2021 Phil Steele Freshman All-American ✅ Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll (2024) ✅ 2022–23 Northern Arizona Top Scholar-Athlete ✅ 3× Big Sky All-Academic Selection Owen appeared in 53 collegiate games and demonstrated his ability to contribute as both a receiver and return specialist Following his participation in the 2025 College Gridiron Showcase, Owen signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent, appearing in two regular-season games during his rookie year In October 2026, Owen joined the Green Bay Packers’ active roster. As Owen mentioned in his quote, participating in CGS helped expand his exposure from a handful of NFL organizations to conversations with more than 20 teams #AllstarSeasonStartsWithCGS

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2024 College Gridiron Showcase alum Bo Richter has continued to make an impact at the professional level with the Minnesota Vikings following an outstanding collegiate career at Air Force During his time at @AF_Football, Richter established himself as one of the Mountain West’s top defensive players, earning several accolades: ✅ 2023 First-Team All-Mountain West ✅ Led the Mountain West with 19.5 tackles for loss in 2023 ✅ Recorded 45 tackles, 10+ sacks and 3 forced fumbles during his senior season ✅ Named to the AP All-Bowl Team following a dominant Armed Forces Bowl performance against James Madison, recording 4.5 TFL, 3 sacks, 4 QB pressures and a forced fumble ✅ Recipient of Air Force’s prestigious Brian Bullard Award Following his participation in the 2024 College Gridiron Showcase, Richter signed with the @Vikings as an undrafted free agent Since entering the NFL, Richter has appeared in 36 regular-season games, including all 17 during the 2025 season, contributing on both defense and special teams Richter’s journey from Air Force to the NFL highlights the importance of providing talented players from every level an opportunity to compete in front of professional scouts #AllstarSeasonStartsWithCGS

2024 College Gridiron Showcase alum Theo Benedet has put together an impressive career, going from one of the most decorated offensive linemen in Canadian college football to starting games in the NFL with the @ChicagoBears The 6’7”, 304-pound offensive tackle was a standout at @ubctbirds , earning numerous accolades: ✅ 2× J.P. Metras Trophy Winner (2022, 2023) – U SPORTS Most Outstanding Lineman ✅ 2× U SPORTS First-Team All-Canadian ✅ 2× Canada West Outstanding Lineman ✅ 2× Unanimous Canada West All-Star ✅ 2023 Hardy Cup Champion & Vanier Cup Finalist ‼️ Benedet became the first offensive lineman in U SPORTS history to win the J.P. Metras Trophy twice He was also selected by the @BCLions in the second round (15th overall) of the 2024 CFL Draft before signing with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent following the NFL Draft After spending the 2024 season on Chicago’s practice squad, Benedet earned a spot on the active roster in 2025 and developed into a starting offensive tackle Through Week 7 of the 2026 season, his NFL résumé includes: 🏈 23 regular-season games played 🏈 12 career starts 🏈 2 postseason appearances 🏈 Experience starting at both left and right tackle Great hearing Theo’s perspective on his experience at the College Gridiron Showcase and how the event helped him gain exposure and connect with NFL scouts throughout the evaluation process. #AllstarSeasonStartsWithCGS

2021 College Gridiron Showcase alum Brandon Stephens has established himself as a consistent NFL starter following an impressive position change during his collegiate career Stephens began his college career as a running back at @UCLAFootball before transferring to @SMUFB, where he transitioned to cornerback. In two seasons at SMU, he recorded 22 pass breakups, including an AAC-leading 10 in 2020. He also earned AAC All-Academic honors and served as a team captain Following his participation in the 2021 CGS, Stephens was selected by the @Ravens in the 3rd round (104th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. During his time in Baltimore, he developed into a full-time starter and contributed to one of the NFL’s top defenses. In 2023, he recorded 74 tackles, 11 passes defended, and 2 interceptions. Now with the @nyjets, Stephens has compiled an impressive NFL résumé: ✅ 89 NFL games played ✅ 72 career starts ✅ 354 total tackles ✅ 47 passes defended ✅ 2 interceptions Great hearing Brandon’s perspective on his CGS experience and the opportunities it provided throughout the pre-draft process! #AllstarSeasonStartsWithCGS

2022 College Gridiron Showcase alum @dylanco10 has taken an impressive path to the NFL and is currently an offensive tackle with the @steelers A former state championship-winning quarterback and Class AA Offensive MVP at Butte High School, Cook began his college career at Montana State–Northern before transferring to Montana as a walk-on and transitioning from quarterback to offensive tackle At @MontanaGrizFB, Cook developed into an All-Conference offensive lineman, recording 23 starts in 27 appearances while earning several accolades: ✅ Phil Steele Fourth-Team All-Big Sky (2021) ✅ Two-time Academic All-Big Sky selection ✅ William V. Campbell Trophy semifinalist (Academic Heisman) ✅ National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society ✅ Phil Steele Preseason All-Big Sky recognition Following his participation in the 2022 College Gridiron Showcase, Cook signed with the @Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023 Cook earned a spot on Pittsburgh’s 53-man roster in 2023 and made his NFL debut in 2025, eventually earning his first career start at offensive tackle 🏈 NFL Career (Through Week 8, 2026): ✅ 13 regular-season games played ✅ 6 career starts #AllstarSeasonStartsWithCGS

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2025 College Gridiron Showcase alum Hollis Mathis has put together an impressive football résumé dating back to his days at Penn Hills High School in Pittsburgh, PA At @phqbclub, Mathis helped lead the Indians to the 2018 WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A State Championships while earning numerous accolades: ✅ Two-time First Team All-State selection ✅ School-record 5,431 career passing yards ✅ School-record 68 career passing touchdowns ✅ 2018 @PittsburghPG Fab 22 ✅ Trib 25 All-Star selection At @WMTribeFootball, Mathis made the transition from quarterback to a versatile offensive weapon, becoming just the second player in college football history to record 1,000+ career yards passing, rushing AND receiving! He finished his collegiate career with 25 total touchdowns, served as a team captain and earned multiple CAA Academic Honor Roll selections Following his participation in the 2025 College Gridiron Showcase, Mathis earned an invitation to the @steelers rookie minicamp. Appreciate Hollis taking the time to share his experience at CGS! Proud to have him as part of our alumni network! #AllstarSeasonStartsWithCGS

2024 College Gridiron Showcase alum Miles Battle understands the importance of making the most of every opportunity A former four-star wide receiver, Battle began his collegiate career at @OleMissFB before making the transition to cornerback midway through the 2020 season He continued developing at the position before transferring to @Utah_Football for his final collegiate season in 2023, recording 32 tackles, 1 interception and 3 pass breakups ✅ Former 4-Star WR Recruit ✅ 3-Time Ole Miss Athletic Director’s Honor Roll ✅ 2024 College Gridiron Showcase Alum Following CGS, Battle earned an NFL opportunity with the @Chiefs before joining the @Patriots , where he made his NFL debut and recorded 2 tackles and 3 passes defended Battle’s perspective highlights what the College Gridiron Showcase is all about: providing players with an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in front of professional scouts, regardless of the exposure they received during their collegiate careers #AllstarSeasonStartsWithCGS

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🔥 Incredibly impressive rep from Arizona Cardinals center Hjalte Froholdt! 📏 6’5”, 310 lbs ➡️ Pulling from the center position and showing the athleticism, body control, balance, and movement skills to get out in space and execute a block on the move 💪 The ability to snap the football, pull, locate a moving target, adjust your angle, and maintain control at that size is outstanding ‼️ I don’t think people fully appreciate just how difficult this is for a 310-pound offensive lineman. High-level athletic ability and offensive line play on display!

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This is always a tough time of year in college football When a head coach is let go, the impact goes well beyond one individual. Assistant coaches, recruiting and personnel departments, strength and conditioning staffs, and football operations personnel are all affected What often gets overlooked are the people working behind the scenes who help keep the entire football program running. These individuals put in countless hours, make significant sacrifices, and play a major role in the day-to-day success of a program More importantly, these decisions don’t just affect the individuals involved, but their families as well My thoughts and well wishes go out to everyone navigating the uncertainty of this time of year. Wishing you and your families nothing but the best moving forward

2019 College Gridiron Showcase alum P.J. Locke has built an impressive NFL career after entering the league as an undrafted free agent out of @TexasFootball During his collegiate career, Locke appeared in 47 games with 31 starts, earning Honorable Mention All-Big 12 honors in 2018 Following the 2019 CGS, Locke signed with the @steelers before joining the @Broncos, where he developed from a special teams contributor into a starting safety His NFL accomplishments include: ✅ 2023: 53 tackles, 3 sacks, 5 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles and 1 interception ✅ 2024: Career-high 74 tackles in 15 starts ✅ 2025 postseason: Key interception against Josh Allen in Denver’s AFC Divisional Round victory over Buffalo ✅ 2026: Signed with the @dallascowboys, entering his seventh NFL season. Appreciate P.J. sharing his perspective on the College Gridiron Showcase and the opportunities it provided during his journey to the NFL His career is another example of the importance of getting talented players in front of professional scouts and personnel departments #AllstarSeasonStartsWithCGS

2019 College Gridiron Showcase alum James O’Hagan has built an impressive career in football, transitioning from a decorated collegiate offensive lineman to the professional ranks and now into coaching During his career at @UBuffaloFB, O’Hagan established himself as one of the top centers in the MAC, earning several accolades: ✅ 2018 First-Team All-MAC ✅ 2018 PFF Honorable Mention All-American ✅ Three-time Team Captain (2016–2018) ✅ 50 Consecutive Collegiate Starts Following his participation in the 2019 @CGSAllStar, O’Hagan earned an opportunity with the @Giants before continuing his professional career with the @UFLDefenders of the XFL O’Hagan transitioned into coaching, with stops at Buffalo, Florida Atlantic, and Long Island University He is currently in his second season at @BlackBearsFB, serving as the Offensive Line Coach and Run Game Coordinator #AllstarSeasonStartsWithCGS