Jan. 26, 2026, 4:04 a.m. ET

The college football All-Star circuit is underway, and the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl will kick off on Tuesday night on NFL Network, allowing fans to catch a glimpse of some of the prospects who could hear their names called in April at the 2026 NFL Draft. 

While the Shrine Bowl doesn’t receive the same type of coverage that the Senior Bowl receives, there are going to be prospects in this game who could find their way to Nashville this offseason. With the Tennessee Titans having needs across the board, they will likely be turning every rock to find talent, and there are some prospects here that could interest them. 

Here are seven defenders from the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl to keep an eye on. 

LSU LB Harold Perkins

Perkins is a talented player whose medicals will have to play a part in his projection. A highly touted recruit, he burst onto the scene before hitting a roadblock with a torn ACL in 2024. Versatile with experience at both edge and off-ball linebacker, he returned for a solid 2025 campaign, flashing the skillset and speed that made him a top prospect prior to the injury. He could be an interesting mid-round target for a defense that lacks depth. 

Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.SMU S Ahmaad Moses

Moses may lack the prototypical physical measurements, but he is a playmaker who consistently outperforms his size. An All-ACC selection, he is experienced in the secondary and just makes plays. In his career at SMU, he finished with 250 tackles, eight interceptions, three sacks, and scored two touchdowns. With a solid performance at the Shrine Bowl, he could help ease some size concerns and work his way into the draft conversation. 

UCF Edge: Malachi Lawrence

The 2026 NFL Draft is deep at the edge position, and the same can be said for the Shrine Bowl. While Lawrence is a bit raw, his athleticism and upside could entice a team to take a shot on him. An All-Big 12 selectee, he has flashed his potential but still has room to grow, and the Shrine Bowl could help him boost his stock. 

Cal CB Brent Austin

Last year, Tennessee dipped into the Golden Bears program to snatch Marcus Harris, who proved to be a consistent cornerback for the Titans in his rookie season. Could they do the same with Austin? An experienced cornerback in three different college conferences, he finished his college career with 110 tackles and three interceptions. The Titans need to add some quality depth to their cornerback room, and players like Austin could be in the mix. 

Alabama CB Domani Jackson

This week could be significant in the pre-draft process for Jackson, who looked the part of a shutdown cornerback at Alabama, but because offenses stayed away from him, he was only targeted 21 times in 2025. If his coverage skills can translate in an All-Star setting, he could be exactly what the Titans are looking for when searching for depth in their secondary. 

Oklahoma Edge Marvin Jones Jr.

Jones has a lot to prove during these All-Star games. A raw prospect, who despite prototypical size and traits, has never been able to consistently put everything together. While there have been flashes at both Georgia and Oklahoma, the overall consistency raises a flag. He will test well at the combine, and he has traits that make him appear to be an elite prospect, but his production hasn’t matched his skills. 

Texas Edge Ethan Burke

Burke looks the part of an NFL edge and is a solid, well-rounded prospect, but he hasn’t flashed any dominating traits. He is a workman-like prospect who occasionally flashes as a pass rusher and sets the edge against the run, but will likely never be a dominating force. But with Tennessee having significant holes at the position, keeping an eye on a solid edge prospect would make sense.Â