Four Michigan Football Players to Compete in East-West Shrine Bowl

Wolverines Max Bredeson, Jimmy Rolder, Giovanni El-Hadi, and Dominic Zvada will showcase their talents in the annual all-star game.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 11:23am

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Four University of Michigan football players - Max Bredeson, Jimmy Rolder, Giovanni El-Hadi, and Dominic Zvada - will participate in the East-West Shrine Bowl on Tuesday, January 27th. The annual college football all-star game will give the Wolverines one last chance to showcase their skills before pursuing opportunities in the NFL.

Why it matters

The East-West Shrine Bowl provides a platform for top college football players to demonstrate their abilities in front of NFL scouts and coaches. For the four Michigan players, this represents an important step in their journey towards potentially being drafted and signing with professional teams.

The details

Bredeson, a fullback/tight end, was a two-time team captain and all-conference selection. El-Hadi was part of Michigan's award-winning offensive line. Rolder was an all-conference linebacker and academic standout. Zvada was an All-American kicker and Big Ten Kicker of the Year.

  • The East-West Shrine Bowl will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET.
  • The Senior Bowl, featuring four additional Michigan players, will be held on January 31, 2026.

The players

Max Bredeson

A two-time team captain and all-conference selection who played fullback and tight end for the Wolverines.

Jimmy Rolder

An all-conference linebacker and three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree.

Giovanni El-Hadi

Part of Michigan's award-winning offensive line and a two-time all-conference selection.

Dominic Zvada

An All-American kicker who was the Big Ten Kicker of the Year and a two-time Lou Groza Award semifinalist.

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What they’re saying

“The next step on the journey from Michigan to the NFL!”

— Michigan Football

What’s next

The four Michigan players will look to impress NFL scouts and coaches at the East-West Shrine Bowl, with the hope of being selected in the upcoming NFL Draft.

The takeaway

The participation of these four Wolverines in the East-West Shrine Bowl showcases the continued talent and development of the Michigan football program, as they prepare their players for the next level of competition in the NFL.