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The University of Mississippi Athletics
What They’re Saying About Ole Miss Football at the East-West Shrine Bowl
1/29/2025 | Football
Chris Paul Jr., JJ Pegues, Caden Prieskorn and Antwane Wells Jr. all earned Shrine Bowl invites for Ole Miss, and each has drawn attention from scouts and coaches at practice this week.
The year-end showcase is set for a 7 p.m. CT kickoff from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will be broadcast by NFL Network.
Scroll on to see what they've been saying about the Rebs as they continue their journeys to the league.
Chris Paul Jr.
@ByJoshCarney, Pooh Paul announcing his presence. Volume up. pic.twitter.com/tw2JKHQ7vD
— J.R. Carroll (@JR_Carroll) January 26, 2025
Ole Miss' Chris Paul Jr. is one of the most talented players at the East-West Shrine Bowl and you can see how sudden he is in coverage here. Was first in the SEC in forced incompletions among LBs this past season (4). pic.twitter.com/LU5f8gdLlz
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) January 28, 2025
Building bonds and making the most out of his opportunity. @PoohPaul4
— East-West Shrine Bowl (@ShrineBowl) January 28, 2025
📺@lightsouttv @BJLaflin #ShrineBowl | @OleMissFB | #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/cGrojK8fMZ
JJ Pegues
A few standouts from the first day of work at Shrine —
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) January 25, 2025
• Virginia Tech ED Antwuan Powell-Ryland
• Indiana iDL CJ West
• UNLV WR Ricky White
• Colorado WR LaJohntay Wester
• Ole Miss iDL JJ Pegues
• Auburn TE Rivaldo Fairweather
• EWU WR Efton Chism III
• SMU ED Elijah…
JJ Pegues with the run stop pic.twitter.com/m7AESEq7gC
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) January 25, 2025
Some great battles in 1v1 here in East practice.
— Josh Carney (@ByJoshCarney) January 27, 2025
-@OleMissFB DL JJ Pegues flashing as pass rusher.
-@EWUFootball WR Efton Chism continues to look quite good as RR, winning every time.
-@SanJoseStateFB WR Nick Nash one-handed TD on go route.
-@AuburnFootball WR KeAndre…
Ole Miss' JJ Pegues flashing some serious power at the East-West Shrine Bowl. He was fourth in the SEC among IDLs in pressures this past season (31). pic.twitter.com/qJoizsSLKp
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) January 28, 2025
My winners on the East team from Day 3 of East-West Shrine Bowl:
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) January 28, 2025
Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan, Oregon St
Chris Paul Jr./JJ Pegues, Ole Miss
Thomas Perry, Middlebury
Nick Nash, San Jose State
Joe Huber, Wisconsin
Jordan Williams, Georgia Tech
Payton Page, Clemson
Esa Pole, WSU
Caden Prieskorn
We spoke to Ole Miss TE Caden Prieskorn who discussed his thoughts on being at the #ShrineBowl, and what he's looking to improve on to be a consistent contributor at the next level. pic.twitter.com/oh3VgtWPAe
— The League Winners (@LeagueWinnersFB) January 26, 2025
.@BillyEmbody sat down with JJ Pegues, Caden Prieskorn and Pooh Paul at the @ShrineBowl.
— OMSpiritOn3 (@OMSpiritOn3) January 28, 2025
The former #OleMiss Rebels talk about their career, NFL Draft and more!
The Flagship on @OMSpiritOn3: https://t.co/SuJRIvqdWT pic.twitter.com/duB3xn6Qsb
Antwane Wells Jr.
From the @ShrineBowl: Ole Miss WR Antwane "Juice" Wells makes the one-handed catch, keeping both feet in bounds.
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) January 25, 2025
Wells has also been working with @BarstoolGruden during the pre-draft process. pic.twitter.com/xGMfDYYaPu
🏥 East-West Shrine Bowl
— All Access Football (@NFLDraftBible) January 25, 2025
🔹Heavy #NFL Presence in DFW
🔹GM Sightings: Dan Morgan / Monti Ossenfort
🔹Minnesota QB Max Brosmer Flashes Cannon
🔹Ole Miss WR Antwane Wells Breaking Ankles
🔹Rising: Indiana OT Trey Wedig
🔹Play of the Day: Chandler Jones
More https://t.co/S6JLRQmF5S pic.twitter.com/xPlo887Sng
Guys that caught my eye at the Shrine Bowl practices today:
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) January 25, 2025
Ole Miss WR Antwane Wells
Iowa TE Luke Lachey
UNC DB Alijah Huzzie
Rutgers CB Robert Longerbeam
UTSA CB Zah Frazier
Kansas DB Cobee Bryant
Syracuse QB Kyle McCord
Memphis LB Chandler Martin
This ROUTE by Juice Wells 😳
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) January 27, 2025
Wells has reportedly been "putting on a show" at the East West Shrine Bowl practices with his route running ability.
Some NFL scouts reportedly believe Wells' game is "similar" to that of Brandon Aiyuk's.
Many NFL scouts also reportedly believe… pic.twitter.com/NrikhicNIV
Minnesota QB Max Brosmer having a really nice red zone team sequence. Back-to-back lofted TD passes in back of end zone. Then after a run, hits Juice Wells for the third TD of the period with pressure in his face. #ShrineBowl
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) January 27, 2025
Ole Miss WR Antwane Juice Wells has real talent pic.twitter.com/bexFYa7fLv
— Steven (@Steven_Pavelka) January 29, 2025
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