The 2025 Shrine Bowl will take place on Jan. 30, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. But the real magic happens in the week of practices leading up to the event. With the Shrine Bowl rosters nearly complete, here are the five quarterbacks with the most to gain at Jerry’s World.
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5) Brady Cook, Missouri
“He’s had an outstanding career, and he’s a guy that’s going to be remembered at the university.” — Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz said on QB Brady Cook.
Cook was a campus hero, but how does he translate to the NFL? Well, his evaluation isn’t all that difficult; Cook lacks the arm strength and talent to warrant an NFL Draft selection, although his competitive toughness, experience, and athleticism could earn a late-Day 3 pick.
His mechanics and overall accuracy are solid, but he isn’t a sound processor and can have issues navigating the pocket. Nevertheless, NFL decision-makers covet winners, and that’s exactly what Cook did at Missouri.
The Tigers defeated four top-25 teams on their way to their best record in nearly a decade (11-2) in 2023 and followed it up with another double-digit-win campaign (10-3) and a bowl victory.
4) Max Brosmer, Minnesota
Max Brosmer hasn’t received much attention in the early stages of the draft cycle, but he should. From crisp footwork to a rare number of under-center snaps to on-field composition, the Georgia native has plenty of positives on his scouting report.
He began his collegiate career as a zero-star recruit at FCS-level New Hampshire and missed the entire 2021 season with a torn ACL. Yet, Brosmer returned a new QB. In his final season with the Wildcats, he threw for an FCS-leading 3,464 yards and 29 TDs.
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His 2024 numbers with Minnesota were less impressive (66.5% completion rate, 2,828 yards, 18 TDs, and six INTs), but not when you factor in the increase in the level of competition.
Although Brosmer shouldn’t be seen as a future NFL starter, he has the makings of a longtime backup QB who can survive in spurts on the field.
3) Cam Miller, North Dakota State
A seasoned starter with 54 games under his belt since the 2021 spring playoffs, Cam Miller boasts a 46-11 record. He ranks first in Bison history with 9,720 career passing yards and is second with 81 passing touchdowns, but he’s also a threat on the ground with 2,277 rushing yards and 48 scores.
Miller isn’t a game manager anymore; he’s a field general. Last season, he raised his completion rate to 73.5%, averaging 9.3 yards per attempt and tossing 33 TDs to just four INTs. Although he won’t wow teams with his raw arm talent, Miller has the experience, résumé, and tape to earn late-round consideration.
2) Kyle McCord, Syracuse
Kyle McCord is coming off of a season in which he threw for an FBS-leading and ACC single-season record-breaking 4,779 passing yards, along with 34 TDs and 12 INTs.
He has clean mechanics, ties his lower body to his eyes, and can play within the structure of the offense. Yet, he isn’t a creative athlete, can stare down first reads (see the Pitt game), and comes with a low ceiling. That profile screams NFL backup, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
1) Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
The days of statuesque signal-callers are long gone, and Shedeur Sanders represents the evolution of the pocket passer. While athletic enough to extend plays and pick up first downs with his legs, he’s not nearly the athlete his father, Deion Sanders, was. Instead, Sanders fits more into the mold of a Geno Smith, Teddy Bridgewater, or C.J. Stroud.
His compact release compensates for a rather average arm, allowing him to complete passes to all levels of the field. Coupled with his elite accuracy, Sanders projects as a potential NFL starter.
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There are concerns, though. His pressure-to-sack rate and tendency to hold onto the ball too long are notable red flags. Many will point to the offensive line’s struggles, but Sanders has a tendency to retreat too far into the pocket and write checks his legs can’t cash.
Regardless, in a class full of high-variance passers, Sanders is a breath of fresh air. His throwing motion and footwork are repeatable and fundamentally sound. He may not have the highest ceiling, but he does come equipped with one of the highest floors in the class.
Although Colorado’s heavy reliance on screens and RPOs will come under scrutiny during the pre-draft process, Sanders’ throw-to-throw accuracy and ability to thrive in a tight pocket will win NFL offensive coordinators over.
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