The NCAA, AFCA, and the NFL have collaborated to host an FCS Showcase in Nashville during the national championship weekend.
The purpose of the event is to provide a premier evaluation platform for about 50 FCS prospects who are eligible for the 2026 NFL draft. It will provide invited players with a complete evaluation by NFL team scouting staffs, while leveraging the national spotlight of the championship.
This initiative reflects a continued commitment of the NCAA, AFCA, and NFL to enhance exposure and opportunity for FCS players. Key benefits include enhanced early evaluation access for players, greater visibility and exposure for prospects ahead of the traditional draft cycle.
Prospects invited to the event will be interviewed on Jan. 4 by representatives of NFL teams. The players will participate in some limited on-field drills on the morning of Jan. 5, and participants will be invited to attend the championship game that evening.
Participating players are:
Derek Anderson – Northern Iowa TE
Seth Anderson – North Dakota OL
Aidan Bouman – South Dakota QB
Koby Bretz – South Dakota State DB
Paul Brott – Montana State DL
Liam Brown – Montana OL
Alex Bullock – South Dakota State WR
Rex Connors – UC Davis DB
Malachi Cooper – San Diego DL
Tim Coutras – Tennessee Tech DB
Desmond Daniels – Alabama State OL
Julius Davis – Montana State RB
Sam Hagen – South Dakota State OL
Rodney Hammond – Sacramento State RB
Aaron Harris – North Carolina A&T DB
Erick Hunter – Morgan State LB
Jalen Jones – William & Mary DB
Isiah King – Idaho LB
Zachary Lewis – North Dakota DB
Michael Otty – Bryant DL
AJ Pena – Rhode Island OLB
Kaleb Proctor – Southeastern Louisiana DL
Derek Robertson – Monmouth QB
Treyvhon Saunders – Colgate WR
Korion Sharpe – North Carolina A&T OL
Michael Shulikov – Idaho State WR
Cameron Smith – Alabama State OL
Daniel Sobkowicz – Illinois State WR
Jalen Walthall – Incarnate Word WR
Jarod Washington – South Carolina State DB
Michael Wortham Jr. – Montana WR
