Hula Bowl showcases NFL Draft hopefuls as scouts evaluate top prospects

The 2025 Hula Bowl began this week at the University of Central Florida, featuring 130 NFL Draft hopefuls. This year’s event has attracted scouts from all 32 NFL teams, as well as teams from the CFL and UFL, marking its growing importance. The Hula Bowl has solidified its status as the third-best all-star game after the Reese's Senior Bowl and East West Shrine Bowl. The event focuses on practice evaluations, with many players aiming to improve their draft prospects, especially those projected as Day 3 picks. Standout players include quarterback Jameson Wang from Cornell, running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt from Arizona, and wide receiver Luke Floriea from Kent State. Defensive back Car'Lin Vigers from UL-Monroe also impressed scouts with his coverage skills and athleticism.