Scouring for Shrine Bowl news for our guys:
https://www.giants.com/news/practice-report-notes-from-east-west-shrine-bowl-nfl-draft-2024
* There were several offensive linemen on the East squad who also stood out. Penn State center Hunter Nourzad was consistently able to handle the power rush of players bigger than him.
* Linebacker Easton Gibbs looks to continue the rich Wyoming tradition led by NFL linebackers Logan Wilson and Chad Muma as he impressed in coverage in 1-on-1's before jumping a route and getting a potential pick-six during red-zone drills.
* The West team's offensive line group might have been the best position group in Frisco. South Dakota State interior offensive lineman Mason McCormick played both guard and center, showing power, good feet, and a nasty streak. He finished every play, including a 1-on-1 at the end of practice where he won his rep as the entire team watched. His college teammate Garrett Greenfield also flashed some good reps at tackle.
* Holy Cross guard/center C.J. Hanson is undersized but moves well for an offensive lineman. He was overcome with power a couple times during 1-on-1's but often bounced back on the next rep. Miami center Matt Lee is likewise undersized, but he was steady throughout two days of practice.
* Iowa defensive tackle Logan Lee was consistently disruptive as a three-technique defensive tackle, getting upfield and past offensive linemen.
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2024-shrine-bowl-day-2-risers-sliders-draft/
Garret Greenfield, OT, South Dakota State
Garret Greenfield is a small school offensive tackle putting people on notice this week. The big man from South Dakota State has shown lateral quickness with impressive foot speed while demonstrating the ability to hold his ground and use his frame to combat a variety of pass rushers.
While he projects as a tackle at the next level, he has also gotten some work on the interior in Shrine Bowl practices thus far, holding up nicely to prove he may also have value with positional versatility. Good film and adaptability during these practices are easy ways to be a Day 2 riser.
Drake Stoops, WR, Oklahoma
Drake Stoops easily could have been on this list for me yesterday, but he just missed out. However, on Day 2, his play was just too exciting to ignore. The shifty wide receiver looked smooth in and out of his breaks, had lightning-quick releases off the line, and drew a lot of eyes from scouts and players alike for his 1v1 work.
Stoops came into the 2024 Shrine Bowl week among a talented WR group with something to prove. Through the first two days, the Oklahoma Sooner has put together an eye-opening body of work that should positively impact his 2024 NFL Draft stock.
Hunter Nourzad, C, Penn State
The Penn State center has been impressive in the 1v1 work, showing off his anchor and his quick hands that he has been able to stick on pass rushers like glue. Hunter Nourzad shows an initial punch that is strong and clean, while his lateral quickness gives rushers no hope off the snap.
Nourzad has shown real fundamental strength early in the 2024 Shrine Bowl week. While the Nittany Lions offensive lineman has a compact frame, he has packed a big punch that has him rising after Day 2 of practice.