Sep 14, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Arkansas State Red Wolves quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) throws against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Arkansas State QB Jaylen Raynor Headlines 29 Sun Belt Names on East-West Shrine Bowl 1000

Originally posted on G5 Football on SI | By Joe Londergan | Last updated Jul 29, 2025 5:14 PM ET

The East-West Shrine Bowl is a college football all-star event that will take place at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on January 27, 2026, featuring several high profile prospects hoping to hear their names called in the 2026 NFL Draft.

29 players from the Sun Belt Conference were recognized on the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 - a list noting players that are already on the radar of scouts at the popular college all-star game. Appalachian State, Arkansas State, and James Madison

Appalachian State
Jaden Barnes - WR
Thomas Davis - Linebacker
Jayden Ramsey - Guard
Griffin Scroggs - Guard

Arkansas State
Ja'Quez Cross - Running Back
Jaylen Raynor - Quarterback
Corey Rucker - Wide Receiver
Bryan Whitehead - EDGE

Coastal Carolina
Jameson Tucker - Wide Receiver

Georgia Southern
Josh Dallas - Wide Receiver
Dylan Gary - Wide Receiver

Georgia State
Ted Hurst - Wide Receiver

James Madison
Nick Degennaro - Wide Receiver
Jacob Thomas - Safety
Immanuel Bush - Defensive Tackle
Xavier Holmes - EDGE

Louisiana
Tyree Skipper - Safety

Marshall
Jalen Marshall - Linebacker

Old Dominion
Jason Henderson - Linebacker
Mario Thompson - Linebacker
Kris Trinidad - EDGE

South Alabama
Kentrel Bullock - Running Back
Blayne Myrick - Linebacker

Southern Miss
Braylon Braxton - Quarterback
Josh Moten - Cornerback

Texas State
Kalil Alexander - EDGE
Tellek Lockette - Center
Ryan Nolan - Safety