FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State senior linebacker Levelle Bailey has been named to the Shrine Bowl 1000, the East-West Shrine Bowl's list of the Top-1000 all-star game eligible players.
Bailey enters the 2023 season as the most experienced player on the Bulldogs' defense, having played (45) and started (36) in the most games on that side of the ball. Bailey returns as the team's leading tackler from 2022, totaling 88 tackles (54 solo) for a single-season career-best. In his career, he has 195 tackles (114 solo), 20.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks. Three interceptions, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 17 pass breakups.
Bailey was one of three linebackers selected from around the Mountain West, joining Boise State's DJ Schramm and Wyoming's Easton Gibbs. This preseason recognition adds to the list for Bailey as he was selected as a preseason All-Mountain West linebacker by Phil Steele (first team) and Athlon Sports (second team). Bailey was also a nominee for the Allstate and AFCA Good Works team for his efforts in and around the community.
The Shrine Bowl 1000 serves as a look into the scouting process for the all-star game, as well as a preview of college players who are currently all-star game eligible for the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl and 2023 NFL Draft class.
The East-West Shrine Bowl is a best-in-class all-star event that will take place at the Dallas Cowboys Facility in Frisco, TX on February 1, 2024. The game's players will be coached by NFL coaches, in an NFL facility, and will have access to NFL-level resources, facilities, player-friendly schedules, and opportunities at the highest level.
More information on the East-West Shrine can be found here.