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CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs have built a strong reputation on both sides of the line of scrimmage. NFL and professional evaluators flock to the Scenic City each season, and 2023 is no exception.

Edge Jay Person and offensive lineman Griffin McDowell are part of an elite list to start that process. The Shrine Bowl 1000 was released Monday with one of the earliest watch list announcement for the Mocs in recent memory.
 
Person and McDowell benefit from being very talented in their respective pursuits, obviously, but also in the sheer number of eyes that float through Chattanooga each year from every NFL stop.
 
"It certainly helps that we've had numerous guys capturing NFL eyes," Coach Rusty Wright shared. "Jay and Griffin are deserving of this attention. It's great for their fellow seniors and all of our younger guys.
 
"All those eyes on Jay and Griffin see others as well. It's what Cole Strange did for Curt (McClendon Curtis) and D-Max (Devonnsha Maxwell) and they passed it on to Jay and now Griffin. This is recognition that helps our whole team."
 
Person, McDowell and their teammates don't have to look far to find shining examples of what playing in the trenches means in Chattanooga, and how it carries over to the highest level. Current NFL rosters include offensive linemen Strange (New England), Corey Levin (Tennessee) and Curtis (Las Vegas) as well as defensive linemen Isaiah Mack (N.Y. Jets) and Maxwell (Cincinnati).
 
They're not alone. Linebacker Tae Davis (Atlanta) and wide receiver C.J. Board (Tennessee) also represent off the ball in the NFL. Don't forget offensive lineman Lucas Lavin (Ottawa-CFL), quarterback Nick Tiano (St. Louis-XFL), defensive end Vantrel McMillian (Michigan-USFL) and linebacker Dale Warren (Pittsburgh-USFL).
 
In the last 10 years, defensive linemen Keionta Davis (New England), Derrick Lott (Tennessee/Oakland) and Davis Tull (New Orleans/Atlanta/L.A. Rams/Jacksonville) also claimed roster spots.
 
The Mocs open camp in a few weeks to prepare for the season opener on Saturday, Sept. 2, at North Alabama. Kickoff is 7 p.m., Eastern time.
 
ABOUT THE SHRINE BOWL 1000
Every year, approximately 1000 all-star game eligible players are drafted, signed after the draft or attend a rookie mini-camp. The aim is for this Shrine Bowl 1000 to serve as a look into the scouting process, as well as begin to preview college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2024 NFL Draft class.
 
Putting together this list was extremely challenging, as players were scouted from all four levels of football and consulted with NFL and college personnel to ensure the selection of the best 1000 players for the NFL level.
 
The East-West Shrine Bowl is a best-in-class all-star event that takes place at the Dallas Cowboys Facility in Frisco, Texas on February 1, 2024. Selected players will be coached by NFL coaches, in an NFL facility and have access to NFL-level resources, facilities, player-friendly schedules and opportunities at the highest level.
 
SEASON TICKETS ARE ON SALE
The Mocs 2023 schedule is linked above. Five homes games are included with visits from Kennesaw State, The Citadel, Western Carolina, ETSU and Furman. Season tickets start at just $60 for general admission. Click the link above, go to the Go Mocs app or call (423) 266-MOCS (6627) to purchase.
 
ALABAMA SINGLE-GAME DEADLINE APPROCHING
The Nov. 18 trip to Alabama is certainly circled on a lot of calendars in the area. Tickets are on sale in the UTC Box Office for the contest which is the first trip to Bryant-Denny Stadium since 2016. The July 30 deadline is approaching quickly with a limited number of seats available in the Mocs section.
 
Fans must take one of two steps to purchase single-game seats in the Mocs section at Alabama…

• Purchase season tickets for the 5-game home slate at Finley Stadium
• OR join the Mocs Club at the starter level ($100 donation or higher)
• THEN Click here to purchase

 
EVERYTHING IS CASHLESS NOW ON GAMEDAYS
No cash will change hands at Mocs athletics venues in 2023-24. That includes tickets, concessions, merchandising and even parking. Be prepared to pay by credit card when coming to enjoy the hard-working efforts of our student-athletes and coaches.
 
CONCESSION ADDITIONS
Finley Stadium has added some new wrinkles along with old standbys in providing premier service to its visitors. One is the Fort Finley Grab+Go Market with snacks and beverages. The lineup just inside the St. Elmo Gates also includes Windy City Eatz, Chestnut Bakes, The Kettlecorn Man, Miller's Original Lemonade, The Max Grilleworks and Reggie's BBQ & Nachos. Go here for more information.
 
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