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. The event consists of

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prospects who have completed their eligibility in

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, and the NAIA. CGS also hosts the Pro Gridiron Showcase for non-draft eligible free agents. The event originated as a post-season all star game in 2015, but switched to its current drill showcase and "controlled scrimmage" format in 2016. In addition to on-field drills, the event also features educational seminars including those on financial acumen and marketing.

History

2015

The inaugural CGS event, an All Star Game format was held in Addison, TX. Of the 104 participants, 10 were selected in the NFL Draft, 53 signed as undrafted free agents, and 22 were rookie camp invitees. The event also featured the number one overall pick in the

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. Notable participants

2016

The 2016 CGS was held at Pennington Field in

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and was the first that featured the showcase format as opposed to all star game. Notable participants in the 2016 College Gridiron Showcase include CFL stars

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, Romar Morris, Eric Temple, Robert Porter, Marvin Hall, Jr., and

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players Jakeem Grant, Trevor Williams, Jackson Branden, Andrew Adams, and JD McKissic, as well as the XFL's Kenneth Farrow and Jake Shenandoah.

2017

The 2017 CGS was held at Pennington Field in

. Lake Erie's Anthony Kukwa was named offensive MVP. Arkansas State's

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was the defensive MVP. Notable participants

2018

The 2018 College Gridiron Showcase was held at Greenhill School in Addison, TX. Notable participants

2019

The 2019 OTA-style format was held January 5–9, 2019 at McNair Stadium in Fort Worth. In addition to the regular showcase and symposium, the 2020 event saw the addition of a "Small School Invitational Showcase" to provide a scouting forum for players from lower tier conferences. Running back AJ Ouellette from Ohio University and defensive end Kevin Thompson from Bethune-Cookman were named offensive and defensive MVPs, respectively. Notable participants

2020

CGS 2020 was held January 3–8 at McNair Stadium in Fort Worth. Notable participants

References

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External links

Official Website
College football all-star games Recurring sporting events established in 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football NCAA Division II football NCAA Division III football