Celebrating its 100th edition, the storied all-star game showcased future NFL talent—and a defensive masterclass.The 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl, held at AT&T in Arlington Stadium ,Texas, will be remembered as a statement game for the East squad, which delivered a commanding 25-0 shutout
Infront of NFL coaches and other officials,fans expected the usually 7 times champion West team to take over the game.To every fans surprise the East team dominated the game night scoring 25 points aggregate.
Shrine Bowl favourite,the West team never scored a point this year.
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MVP
The the game day night, Arizona running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt claimed Offensive MVP honors after rushing for 97 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while South Carolina defensive back O’Donnell Fortune secured Defensive MVP recognition with a second-quarter pick-six that sealed his standout performance.
2025 East-West Shrine Bowl Rosters
East Team FBS players
- RB Jacory Croskey-Merrit | Arizona
- DB Shavon Revel | East Carolina
- RB Montrell Johnson | Florida
- WR Dominic Lovett | Georgia
- DL Nazir Stackhouse | Georgia
- DB Cobee Bryant | Kansas
- LB Jamon Dumas-Johnson | Kentucky
- WR Ja’Corey Brooks | Louisville
- Edge Tyler Baron | Miami (FL)
- DL Kenneth Grant | Michigan
- WR Theo Wease | Missouri
- LB Chris Paul | Ole Miss
- WR Nick Nash | San Jose State
- RB Raheim Sanders | South Carolina
- QB Kyle McCord | Syracuse
- Edge Antwaun Powell-Ryland | Virginia Tech
West Team FBS players
- RB Phil Mafah | Clemson
- QB Shedeur Sanders | Colorado
- WR La’Johntay Wester | Colorado
- WR Will Sheppard | Colorado
- WR Jimmy Horn Jr. | Colorado
- DB Shilo Sanders | Colorado
- DB Cam’Ron Silmon Craig | Colorado
- DB Jason Marshall | Florida
- LB Jay Higgins | Iowa
- DB Zy Alexander | LSU
- LB Greg Penn | LSU
- DL Jordan Phillips | Maryland
- QB Max Brosmer | Minnesota
- QB Brady Cook | Missouri
- DB Jordan Clark | Notre Dame
- WR Antwane Wells | Ole Miss
- TE Caden Prieskorn | Ole Miss
- WR Traeshon Holden | Oregon
- RB Tahj Brooks | Texas Tech
- WR Ricky White | UNLV
East Team FCS players
- Edge Elijah Ponder | Cal Poly
- DB Mike Smith | Eastern Kentucky
- WR Efton Chism III | Eastern Washington
- QB Cam Miller | North Dakota State
West Team FCS players
- OL Marcus Wehr | Montana State
- TE Carter Runyon | Towson
West Team HBCU – FCS players
- LB Aaron Smith | South Carolina State
East Team DII players
- OL Aiden Williams | Minnesota Duluth
West Team DII players
- LS Josh Wojciechowicz | Colorado School of Mines
East Team DIII players
- OL Thomas Perry | Middlebury
Conclusion: A Game of Legacy
The 2025 Shrine Bowl wasn’t just a showcase—it was a historic milestone. For the East, the 25-0 victory underscored its roster’s depth and defensive brilliance. For the West, the loss exposed offensive flaws but highlighted individual grit.
As these prospects prepare for the NFL Combine, one truth remains: the Shrine Bowl’s century-long legacy of unearthing talent is alive and well.For scouts and fans alike, the road to the 2025 NFL Draft just got a lot more interesting.
