W&M's Rhodes among additions to NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

(STATS) - William & Mary middle linebacker Luke Rhodes has accepted an invitation to play in the fifth annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Jan. 23 in Carson, California.

Rhodes, a three-time all-CAA Football selection, recently finished his senior season with 341 career tackles, ranking fifth on William & Mary's all-time list.

Norfolk State outside linebacker Deon King and Idaho State defensive tackle Tyler Kuder also accepted invitations to the all-star game for seniors. Former NFL coaches Mike Holmgren and Mike Martz will serve as this year's head coaches.

The three additions push the number of announced FCS players in the game to 13, including:

Florida A&M linebacker Akil Blount

Harvard tight end Ben Braunecker

Sam Houston State punter Lachlan Edwards

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Western Carolina defensive tackle Helva Matungulu

Campbell defensive tackle Greg Milhouse

Northwestern State quarterback Stephen Rivers

Sacramento State linebacker Darnell Sankey

Incarnate Word linebacker Myke Tavarres

Hampton offensive lineman Torian White

Liberty quarterback Josh Woodrum

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