From playing through a pandemic to participating in the first all-virtual “NFLPAU” experience, the 10th NFLPA Collegiate Bowl class is special in many ways.
Many of them saw their hard work and commitment pay off over the weekend, as 43 Collegiate Bowl participants were selected in the 2021 NFL Draft, with another 65 (and counting) signing with teams as undrafted free agents with teams.
Below are highlights from social media who those who heard their names called along with a full list of drafted and signed players that will be continually updated:
D’Wayne Eskridge — Seattle Seahawks — Round 2 — No. 56
(Note: This is the highest that a Collegiate Bowl participant has ever been drafted)
Congrats to our first #NFLPABowl participant off the board this year — @allaroundplays! Another explosive playmaker 🎇 for @DangeRussWilson and the @Seahawks.#NFLDraft2021 pic.twitter.com/LTaY16Wrhj
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 1, 2021
Aaron Robinson — New York Giants — Round 3 — No. 71
This ballhawk is sure to make waves in the @Giants secondary. Let’s gooooo @humblearob!!! #NFLPABowl #NFLDraft2021 pic.twitter.com/Tu6KHVnO5n
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 1, 2021
Chauncey Golston — Dallas Cowboys — Round 3 — No. 84
The @dallascowboys are getting an absolute game changer! Congratulations @2live57, taken in the third round of the 2021 @NFLDraft!#NFLDraft x #NFLHawks pic.twitter.com/3Nv2yGHMiA
— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) May 1, 2021
Quinn Menerz — Denver Broncos — Round 3 — No. 98
“Let the belly breathe.” https://t.co/k1SNP17Yh7
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 1, 2021
Brandon Stephens — Baltimore Ravens — Round 3 — No. 104
Great size.
Great length.
Great fit for the @Ravens with #NFLPABowl participant @BSteve_1 👌#NFLDraft #PonyExpress pic.twitter.com/iXHpgfrDpC— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 1, 2021
Derrick Barnes — Detroit Lions — Round 4 — No. 113
Congrats to the defensive Swiss Army knife @derrickbarnes21 on being drafted by the @Lions! #NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/mnm1NokK4M
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 1, 2021
Zech McPhearson — Philadelphia Eagles — Round 4 — No. 123
Shoutout to @ZMcphearson for being the latest member of his family to make the pros after being drafted by the @Eagles! 👏👏👏#NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/f4qfwsE3yC
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 1, 2021
Johnny Bates — Washington Football Team — Round 4 — No. 124
Johnny B. good 😎 @jjohnbates | 🎥: @BroncoSportsFB pic.twitter.com/rmPCKRo5w7
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) May 1, 2021
Cam Bynum — Minnesota Vikings — Round 4 — No. 125
If only y’all knew how hard I worked for this. No glory without the story. The movie is coming to Minnesota!!! God is so good! ✝️💛💜 #SKOL @Vikings @SebastianQuez59 pic.twitter.com/XohTiJuidV
— Camryn Bynum (@Cambeezy_) May 2, 2021
Robert Rochell — LA Rams — Round 4 — No. 130
This is what it’s all about.
Welcome home, @scootaa11 💙 pic.twitter.com/E59bVR2wZM
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) May 1, 2021
Janarius Robinson — Minnesota Vikings — Round 4 — No. 134
Beyond blessed for this opportunity, no one deserves it more then mama!!! Let’s GET TO WORK SKOL NATION💜💪🏾 @Vikings pic.twitter.com/yhBupD0epp
— J Rob (@JanariusD1) May 1, 2021
Josh Ball — Dallas Cowboys — Round 4 — No. 138
The @dallascowboys know a good O-lineman when they see one, and @joshball515 is no exception! 💪#NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/UQltEug3go
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 1, 2021
Michael Carter — New York Jets — Round 5 — No. 154
He said it! And the @nyjets did it. 👌 Way to see it through to the end, @mcarter2nd.#NFLPABowl #NFLDraft https://t.co/GH0hd9figr pic.twitter.com/2jj9wYKkCX
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 1, 2021
Ihmirr Smith-Marsette — Minnesota Vikings — Round 5 — No. 157
Letsss gooooo!!! Welcome to the WR room https://t.co/QJi6vkwUWX
— Adam Thielen (@athielen19) May 1, 2021
Tommy Doyle — Buffalo Bills — Round 5 — No. 161
At 6-8 and 320 pounds, @freestylefalcon is bound to make a BIG difference on the @BuffaloBills O-line 💪 Congrats!#NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/9aeMFNTPmQ
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 1, 2021
Darrick Forrest — Washington Football Team — Round 5 — No. 163
Livin’ life with Darrick pic.twitter.com/q9IRcl8GlM
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) May 1, 2021
Nate Hobbs — Las Vegas Raiders — Round 5 — No. 167
It’s viva Las Vegas @Raiders for @based_nvte. You got a special one, #RaiderNation! 👌#NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/3v7EfpVeoY
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 1, 2021
Zach Davidson — Minnesota Vikings — Round 5 — No. 168
LFG!!! https://t.co/OqPqONQuCM
— Zach Davidson (@Zdav30) May 1, 2021
Daelin Hayes — Baltimore Ravens — Round 5 — No. 171
Congrats to the explosive @DaelinHayes_IX on joining the @Ravens! It’s time to level 🆙️#NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/xKTNWrmCDk
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 1, 2021
Deommodore Lenoir — San Francisco 49ers — Round 5 — No. 172
New @49ers CB @Dmo_lenoir is going to have receivers on lock 🔒 in the Bay! #leggo#NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/RI6NrRuTGa
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 1, 2021
Tedarrell Slaton — Green Bay Packers — Round 5 — No. 173
The big man in the middle @_56Ms_ is too cold 🥶 on the D-line. He’ll fit in just fine with the @packers frozen tundra. 👌#NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/Ws8ltMBmcA
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 1, 2021
Earnest Brown IV — LA Rams — Round 5 — No. 174
Adding 💪💪💪 to our defense!
Welcome to LA, DL @ErnieBIV! pic.twitter.com/ZFdsKbJaiU
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) May 1, 2021
Shemar Jean-Charles — Green Bay Packers — Round 5 — No. 176
Opportunity🙏🏾 https://t.co/ub8D9be3tq
— Sherm (@sherm_ftc) May 1, 2021
Avery Williams — Atlanta Falcons — Round 5 — No. 183
RISE UP ❤️🖤 GOD IS GREAT🙏🏾 #RiseUpATL #almighty pic.twitter.com/AGY5AIVBDs
— Avery Williams (@big_ave21) May 1, 2021
Ben Mason — Baltimore Ravens — Round 5 — No. 184
.@benchmason42 knows a thing or two about playing (and succeeding) under a Coach Harbaugh. We’re sure his time with the @Ravens will be no different 😉 Congratulations!#NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/aa6vVFIJnf
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 2, 2021
Tarron Jackson — Philadelphia Eagles — Round 6 — No. 191
.@tarron_jackson has a nose for the football and he’s sure to fly high with the @Eagles. Ball out!#NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/9wXmQr6kco
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 2, 2021
Chris Evans — Cincinnati Bengals — Round 6 — No. 202
Have a house party #WhoDey nation! @Kidnplay_abc123 is coming to the @Bengals 🕺🏈#NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/Uhmc8I7BcB
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 2, 2021
Landon Young — New Orleans Saints — Round 6 — No. 206
Thank You God for the opportunity! I have dreamed of this day since I was a little boy and today my dream became a reality. #WhoDatNation pic.twitter.com/sdUFHfT2Lx
— Landon Young (@Landon_Young_67) May 2, 2021
Stone Forsythe — Seattle Seahawks — Round 6 — No. 208
6-foot-8 left tackle @stone_forsythe is just what the doctor ordered for the @seahawks O-line. Congrats big fella! 💪 pic.twitter.com/x4Ls4ekSim
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 2, 2021
Jalen Camp — Jacksonville Jaguars — Round 6 — No. 209
Surreal feeling! Ready to get to work! #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/9cxzAXwUga
— Jalen Camp (@JalenCamp__) May 2, 2021
Demetric Felton — Cleveland Browns — Round 6 — No. 211
New threads 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/iCTQwdvOpE
— UCLA Football (@UCLAFootball) May 1, 2021
Brady Breeze — Tennessee Titans — Round 6 — No. 215
The pick is in… #TitansDraft @BradyBreeze 💨 pic.twitter.com/BFttPOWeqX
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) May 1, 2021
Dazz Newsome — Chicago Bears — Round 6 — No. 221
Let’s work man. https://t.co/YpahMskeiL
— Dazz Newsome (@dazznewsome05) May 1, 2021
Michael Strachan — Indianapolis Colts — Round 7 — No. 229
There’s another Mike with the nickname “Playmaker” in the @NFL now — new @Colts Michael Strachan @Mike_Playmaker. Congratulations!#NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/mCR9kJbI0W
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 2, 2021
Jimmy Morrisey — Las Vegas Raiders — Round 7 — No. 230
Last year @jimbo_slice123 won the Burlsworth Trophy, given to the most outstanding player who started his career as walk-on.
After being drafted by the @Raiders on Day 3 of the #NFLDraft, we sense another level up 📈 in the making. Way to go, Jimmy!#NFLPABowl pic.twitter.com/7VPRqja7GH— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 2, 2021
Matt Farniok– Dallas Cowboys — Round 7 — No. 238
Extremely proud to represent the star! @dallascowboys pic.twitter.com/2CfcWF5Kyx
— Matt Farniok (@MattFarniok1) May 2, 2021
Tre Nixon — New England Patriots — Round 7 — No. 242
Headed to the 6x World Champs 🏆@tre_nixon1 ⚔️ @Patriots pic.twitter.com/z2jJTh2pho
— UCF Football (@UCF_Football) May 1, 2021
Will Fries — Indianapolis Colts — Round 7 — No. 248
The tape says it all with this guy. @PennStateFball saw it. We saw it. And so did the @Colts, who will surely benefit from having @willfries55 on the O-line. Congrats, Will!#NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/COKU5iWQKq
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 2, 2021
Chris Garrett — LA Rams — Round 7 — No. 252
Five sacks in one game?! The @RamsNFL snagged a defensive machine in @Garrettchris52! #NFLPABowl #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/rQ3U2yZcAq
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 2, 2021
Marquiss Spencer — Denver Broncos — Round 7 — No. 253
The final piece to our 2021 #BroncosDraft class. 🤩 @Bigspencer421 x @HailStateFB pic.twitter.com/eGMIFDDh2g
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 2, 2021
Pressley Harvin III — Pittsburgh Steelers — Round 7 — No. 254
Out of the 259 picks in this year’s #NFLDraft, @pharvin27 was the only punter selected. Enough said. Keep defying the odds with the @steelers!#NFLPABowl pic.twitter.com/kmRWU47kaa
— The Collegiate Bowl (@NFLPABowl) May 2, 2021
Kawaan Baker — New Orleans Saints — Round 7 — No. 255
Shoutout from new #Saints WR Kawaan Baker! #SaintsDraft | @WeAreSouth_FB pic.twitter.com/NRa5MqB5IW
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 2, 2021
2021 NFLPA COLLEGIATE BOWL DRAFTEES AND SIGNEES
(Players who were drafted are in bold)
| FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | POSITION | TEAM |
| Cary | Angeline | TE | Arizona |
| Kayode | Awosika | OL | Philadelphia |
| Kawaan | Baker | WR | New Orleans |
| Josh | Ball | T | Dallas |
| Derrick | Barnes | LB | Detroit |
| John | Bates | TE | Washington |
| Tavante | Beckett | S/LB | Detroit |
| Tarik | Black | WR | Indianapolis |
| Dicaprio | Bootle | CB | Kansas City |
| Rakeem | Boyd | RB | Detroit |
| Brady | Breeze | S | Tennessee |
| Josiah | Bronson | DT | New Orleans |
| Earnest | Brown | DE | LA Rams |
| Lorenzo | Burns | CB | Arizona |
| Matt | Bushman | TE | Las Vegas |
| Rico | Bussey | WR | Pittsburgh |
| Cam | Bynum | CB | Minnesota |
| Jalen | Camp | WR | Jacksonville |
| Michael | Carter II | CB | NY Jets |
| Drue | Chrisman | PT | Cincinnati |
| Samuel | Cooper | G | Baltimore |
| Tyler | Coyle | S | Dallas |
| Jacob | Curhan | T | Seattle |
| Davis | Daniel | CB | Jacksonville |
| Zach | Davidson | TE | Minnesota |
| Ben | DeLuca | S | LA Chargers |
| Tommy | Doyle | OL | Buffalo |
| Oscar | Draguicevich | PT | Carolina |
| D’Wayne | Eskridge | WR | Seattle |
| Chris | Evans | RB | Cincinnati |
| Matt | Farniok | G | Dallas |
| Demetric | Felton | RB | Cleveland |
| Parker | Ferguson | OL | NY Jets |
| Padriac | Fisher | LB | Carolina |
| Darrick | Forrest | S | Washington |
| Miller | Forristall | TE | Tennessee |
| Stone | Forsythe | OL | Seattle |
| Will | Fries | OL | Indianapolis |
| Chris | Garrett | DE | LA Rams |
| Tyree | Gillespie | S | Las Vegas |
| Chauncey | Golston | DE | Dallas |
| Carson | Green | OL | Houston |
| JaQuan | Hardy | RB | Dallas |
| Bryce | Hargrove | OL | Atlanta |
| Pressley | Harvin | P | Pittsburgh |
| Blake | Haubeil | K | Tennessee |
| Daelin | Hayes | DE | Baltimore |
| Brett | Heggie | OL | NY Giants |
| Nate | Hobbs | CB | Las Vegas |
| Tristen | Hoge | G | NY Jets |
| Eli | Howard | DE | Atlanta |
| Sadarius | Hutcherson | OL | Tampa Bay |
| Joshua | Imatorbhebhe | WR | Jacksonville |
| Drake | Jackson | C | Detroit |
| Deon | Jackson | RB | Indianapolis |
| Tarron | Jackson | DE | Philadelphia |
| Jerry | Jacobs | CB | Detroit |
| Shemar | Jean-Charles | CB | Green Bay |
| Dwayne | Johnson | S | Atlanta |
| Kobe | Jones | DE | Atlanta |
| Naquan | Jones | DT | Tennessee |
| Isaiah | Kaufusi | LB | Indianapolis |
| Ryan | Langan | LS | LA Chargers |
| Deommodore | Lenoir | CB | San Francisco |
| Artayvious | Lynn | TE | Dallas |
| CJ | Marable | RB | Chicago |
| Ben | Mason | FB | Baltimore |
| Khalil | McClain | WR | Chicago |
| Jaylon | McClain-Sapp | CB | Kansas City |
| Ryan | McCollum | C | Houston |
| Javon | McKinley | WR | Detroit |
| Zech | McPhearson | CB | Philadelphia |
| Quinn | Meinerz | OL | Denver |
| Bryan | Mills | CB | Seattle |
| Andre | Mintze | DE | Denver |
| Osirus | Mitchell | WR | Dallas |
| David | Moore | OL | Carolina |
| Briley | Moore | TE | Tennesee |
| Jimmy | Morrissey | OL | Las Vegas |
| Chris | Naggar | K | NY Jets |
| Ryan | Neuzil | OL | Atlanta |
| Dazz | Newsome | WR | Chicago |
| Tre | Nixon | WR | New England |
| Josh | Pederson | TE | San Francisco |
| Kenny | Randall | DT | Atlanta |
| Curtis | Robinson | LB | Denver |
| Janarius | Robinson | DE | Minnesota |
| Aaron | Robinson | CB | NY Giants |
| Robert | Rochell | CB | LA Rams |
| Asim | Rose Jr. | RB | Minnesota |
| Foster | Sarell | T | Baltimore |
| Jordon | Scott | DT | Minnesota |
| Tedarrell | Slaton | DT | Green Bay |
| Ihmir | Smith-Marsette | WR | Minnesota |
| Charles | Snowden | OLB | Chicago |
| Dylan | Soehner | TE | New Orleans |
| Marquiss | Spencer | DE | Denver |
| Brandon | Stephens | CB | Baltimore |
| Darius | Stills | DT | Las Vegas |
| Jack | Stoll | TE | Philadelphia |
| Dillon | Stoner | WR | Las Vegas |
| Michael | Strachan | WR | Indianapolis |
| Erroll | Thompson | LB | Atlanta |
| Tariq | Thompson | S | Buffalo |
| Syrus | Tuitele | OL | Buffalo |
| Zach | Von Rosenberg | P | Minnesota |
| Jamar | Watson | DE | Pittsburgh |
| Avery | Williams | CB | Atlanta |
| Landon | Young | T | New Orleans |