DeBord, Ochi, Sandland to play in NFLPA game

(STATS) - The number of FCS players announced for the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl grew to 16 with the addition of three senior standouts Thursday night. Organizers of

(STATS) - The number of FCS players announced for the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl grew to 16 with the addition of three senior standouts Thursday night.

Organizers of the fifth annual All-Star game Jan. 23 in Carson, California, said Eastern Washington offensive tackle Clay DeBord, Montana State tight end Beau Sandland and Stony Brook linebacker Victor Ochi have accepted invitations.

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Previous FCS players announced for the game: Florida A&M linebacker Akil Blount; Harvard tight end Ben Braunecker; Sam Houston State punter Lachlan Edwards; Norfolk State linebacker Deon King; Idaho State defensive tackle Tyler Kuder; Western Carolina defensive tackle Helva Matungulu; and Campbell defensive tackle Greg Milhouse.

Also: William & Mary linebacker Luke Rhodes; Northwestern State quarterback Stephen Rivers; Sacramento State linebacker Darnell Sankey; Incarnate Word linebacker Myke Tavarres; Hampton offensive lineman Torian White; and Liberty quarterback Josh Woodrum.

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