As the 2025 NFL season draws to a close, the spotlight shifts to the upcoming college all-star games, where the Bengals' scouting department showcases its hard work and commitment to excellence in identifying the next wave of talent.
There are numerous events for potential draftees, including all-star games, College Pro Days and the NFL Scouting Combine in March before culminating in the 2026 NFL Draft in April. Events start this coming week with the East-West Shrine Bowl and the Reese's Senior Bowl.
East-West Shrine Bowl
The East-West Shrine Bowl celebrates its 101st game in 2026 in Frisco, Texas, at the Ford Center at The Star. It is a college football all-star game that features some of the top draft-eligible players in the country, including Clemson QB Cade Klubnik, University of Cincinnati LB Jake Golday and LSU LB Harold Perkins Jr.
How To Watch
- Game: Tuesday, January 27, 7 p.m. ET on NFL Network
- Practices: Friday, January 23 - Monday, January 26
- Rosters: View the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl rosters here
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Some of the NFL's best have taken part in the East-West Shrine Bowl, including Tom Brady, Walter Payton, Lawrence Taylor and John Elway.
Reese's Senior Bowl
The Reese's Senior Bowl takes place in Mobile, Alabama and is a another college football all-star game featuring elite draft prospects divided into the National Team and the American Team. Some of the top names this year include Hesiman finalist QB Diego Pavia, Texas Tech EDGE David Baily and Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion.
How To Watch
- Game: Saturday, January 31, 2:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network and NFL+
- Practices: Tuesday, January 27 - Thursday, January 29, coverage beginning at 2 p.m. ET on NFL Network and NFL+ each day.
- Rosters: View the 2026 Reese's Senior Bowl rosters here
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The Senior Bowl produced 106 draft picks last season, 50 in the top three rounds.
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