When the Shrine Bowl practices begin, the New York Giants will be well represented in Frisco, Texas, with current offensive coordinator Mike Kafka serving as the head coach for the West squad.
With the team so intimately involved in the practices, fans should pay close attention to the prospects participating. Several intriguing talents from the FBS and FCS are taking part in the game, and there will be jewels on both sides of the ball on all three levels.
Here are a few names to pay attention to on the West and East squads.
OG Mason McCormick, South Dakota St. (West)
McCormick is a big, athletic, and nasty offensive guard who has spent his collegiate career playing in high-stakes games. McCormick has heavy hands and a strong punch. He has enough foot speed and quickness to be a good interior pass protector, but he excels in the run game.
Coming from the FCS, these Shrine Bowl practices will allow coaches to see him against some of the best prospects in the country. He possesses the qualities that Giants fans would no doubt love in an interior lineman.