Founded in 2012, the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl gives prospective players the best opportunity to showcase their talents to potential employers and fans. Nearly 200 scouts, player personnel staff, general managers and head coaches from all 32 NFL teams are expected be in attendance to watch live practices, conduct player interviews and review tape.
TESTIMONIALS
“With my circumstances in being a small guy from a [historically black college and university] like North Carolina A&T, the odds were stacked against me. Playing in the Collegiate Bowl helped get me the looks I needed, along with great advice from coaches, to be in the position I am today”
“The NFLPA game was a big step for me, going out there showing them I was fast and can play football. The experience helped me a lot and taught me how to be a pro.”
“It was a tremendous experience for me. The game gave me an opportunity to display my talents for the next level, and a from a player’s standpoint, it was good to interact with players from different schools and to learn from professional coaches”
“The game afforded me the opportunity to play alongside and face talented players from all throughout the NCAA. It also granted me additional exposure to showcase my abilities to the right group of people who then allowed me to fulfill my dream of playing at the highest level. Being coached by actual players truly prepared me for the reality of the NFL. The week of the game was one of the most impactful of my career”-
"I’ve been to hundreds of these practices and this was as smoothly run as I’ve seen. The NFLPA worked closely with NFL scouts, who know what they’re looking for and what’s best for the players, to showcase their skills. They do an incredible job running it”
Notable Game Alumni
- Jamal Agnew, WR/DB/KR, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Kelvin Beachum, OL, Arizona Cardinals
- Tarik Cohen
- Will Dissly, TE, Seattle Seahawks
- Samson Ebukam, LB, San Francisco 49ers
- Shaquill Griffin, DB, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Duron Harmon, S, Las Vegas Raiders
- Deonte Harty, WR/KR, New Orleans Saints
- Troy Hill, DB, Los Angeles Rams
- Kendall Hinton, WR/QB, Denver Broncos
- Josh Lambo, K
- Darnell Mooney, WR, Chicago Bears
- Danny Pinter, OL, Indianapolis Colts
- Elandon Roberts, LB, Miami Dolphins
- Nick Scott, DB, Los Angeles Rams
- L'Jarius Sneed, S, Kansas City Chiefs
- Grover Stewart, DL, Indianapolis Colts
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
Collegiate Bowl Game History
Final Scores
Year | Results | National Coach | American Coach | |||
2012 | National | 20 | American | 14 | Dick Vermeil | Tom Flores |
2013 | National | 34 | American | 0 | Dick Vermeil | Herman Edwards |
2014 | National | 31 | American | 17 | Dick Vermeil | Dennis Green |
2015 | National | 17 | American | 0 | Mike Martz | Mike Holmgren |
2016 | National | 18 | American | 17 | Mike Martz | Mike Holmgren |
2017 | National | 27 | American | 7 | Mike Martz | Jim Zorn |
2018 | National | 23 | American | 0 | Mike Martz | Darrell Green |
2019 | National | 7 | American | 10 | Mike Tice | Chuck Pagano |
2020 | National | 30 | American | 20 | Marvin Lewis | Hue Jackson |
2022 | National | 25 | American | 24 | Marvin Lewis | Jeff Fisher |
*The 2021 Collegiate Bowl experience was virtual
MVP
Year | Name | Position | College |
2012 | G. J. Kinne | QB | Tulsa |
2013 | Dayne Crist | QB | Kansas |
2014 | J.C. Copeland | FB | LSU |
2015 | Terrell Watson | RB | Azusa Pacific |
2016 | Andrew Baggett | K | Missouri |
2017 | Lorenzo Jerome | FS | St. Francis |
2018 | Troy Apke | S | Penn State |
2019 | Wes Hills | RB | Slippery Rock |
2020 | Nick Tiano | QB | Chattanooga |
2022 | Cole Kelley | QB | SE Louisiana |
*The 2021 Collegiate Bowl experience was virtual