Nine UNC Football Players Named To East-West Shrine Bowl Watch List

Posted Jul 30, 2025
The annual East-West Shrine Bowl is an all-star event showcasing the top college football players eligible for the 2026 NFL Draft. This year, UNC has 9 players on the initial watch list, headlined by Thad Dixon. While five of the Tar Heels are new selections, four are repeat nominees, including Marcus Allen, Austin Blaske, Kaleb Cost, and Trevyon Green. (Keeping It Heel)

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