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Shrine Game Showcases Fast Rising Prospects
Photo - CB Don Carey - Norfolk St
The East-West Shrine game showcased another interesting group of pro prospects who were able to display their talent in front of hundreds of NFL personnel men over the week long practices and game.
Running back Marlon Lucky of Nebraska took advantage of the opportunity to see action after an injury riddled senior season. Lucky rushed for 68 yards and 1 TD on just seven carries that earned him the game's MVP award.
"It was a big one for me," said Lucky, voted the Shrine game's Offensive MVP. "I didn't have a strong year and to just come out and play my game and show what I can do, I seized the opportunity. Now it's back to training."
He was not the only impressive runner as Javarris Williams of Tennessee St. and Tyrell Sutton of Northwestern each scored a rushing TD for the East.
East-West Game - Rising Prospects
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WR Jarett Dillard - Rice
Polished veteran receiver had a strong week and game that helps his cause. He shows fine hands with precise routes and the only to read coverage and sit in openings. He looked sharp in practices and finished the week with a fine performance in the game. He has been a very productive receiver in college and will look to impress at the NFL Combine that should ensure him a top 100 selection in April.
OT Sebastian Vollmer - Houston
Big mobile right tackle flashed dominant skills in practice and carried it over to the EW Game. He has a massive wingspan and uses his hands and arms well to gain an initial advantage. He shows fine feet to maintain his blocks with the talent to hand counter moves. He shows the ability to block in the 2nd level making him one of the rising prospects in this class.
Defense
DE/DT Jarron Gilbert - San Jose St
Awesome athletic package that left a strong impression over the week. He has imposing triangle numbers and measures in at 6'5" 287 lbs., great wingspan and hands. He is an incredibly mobile athlete for those dimensions showing good recognition skills and the ability to move quickly laterally to make plays outside the box. He also projects to end especially in a 3-4 scheme and is one of the fastest rising prospects from this game. A strong NFL Combine performance could move him into the top two rounds.
CB Don Carey - Norfolk St
Small-school prospect impressed over the week's practices and game vs D1 talent.
At 5'11" 186 lbs., he plays a physical game with the ability to bump and run or make tackles in run support. He shows fine instincts and recovery speed to play man situations and elevated his stock nicely over the week. He moves on to the NFL Combine in later February.
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