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With the first day of the new league year having arrived, NFL teams are shoring up their rosters with the various free agents on the market. But once the frenzy of the trades and signings slows down, teams will begin looking more in earnest toward the draft in late April. The ongoing question of whether teams will draft for need or to acquire the best football player available (BPA) will be…

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ST. PETERSBURG, FLA- The East-West Shrine Game enters its 93rd year, making it college football's oldest showcase game. This year features a plethora of standout talent on the defensive side of the ball. Here are seven players to watch when the players take the field on Saturday, January 20, from Tropicana Field in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida.

  Marcell Frazier-DE

Chris Worley-LB

James Hearns- DE

Natrell Jamerson-DB

Godwin Igwebuike-S

Ja'Von Rolland-Jones-DE

Chad Thomas-DE

Other notable players include Deatrick Nichols-USF/CB, Joe Ostman-Central Michigan/DE, Jamar Summers-UCONN/DB, Jamyius Pittman-UCF/DL, Tre Flowers-Oklahoma State/S, Marcus Martin-SLippery Rock/DE.

The East-West Shrine game offers a great platform for young prospects to work with and make an impression on NFL coaches, and staff leading up to the NFL Draft. A good week of practice and a solid showing on game day could potentially catapult a player's stock and shed light on the skills of lesser-known talent.