Iowa Falls-Alden alum and Iowa Football senior Karson Sharar has been selected to compete in the East-West Shrine Bowl.
The event is an opportunity for the best senior college football all-stars in the country to showcase their talents in front of top representatives of NFL teams. According to the organization’s website, a strong performance in the game greatly impacts a player’s chances of a career in the NFL. On average, more than 300 Shrine Bowl alumni are on NFL rosters each year.
A linebacker, Sharar started each game this season, recording 83 tackles, including 12 for loss and four sacks.
The game will be Tuesday, January 27 at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas.
