UNC Football places 12 on annual East-West Shrine Bowl 1000

Posted Jul 24, 2024
Every year, the East-West Shrine Bowl committee examines the top players eligible for the upcoming East-West Shrine Bowl and NFL Draft class. The East-West Shrine Bowl will be held on January 30, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, but the committee has released its annual top 1,000 list, one that includes 12 current UNC football standouts. (Keeping It Heel)

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