Former Hilltopper quarterback Brandon Doughty will continue his preparation for the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine and NFL Draft by taking part in the 2016 Quicken Loans All-Star Football Challenge, set to air on ESPN 2 on Friday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m.
WKU's Doughty, the nation’s leader in completion percentage in 2015, will be competing against former Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones and former Southern Cal quarterback Cody Kessler in the QB Accuracy Competion.
The event, now in its 18th season, will be taped tomorrow from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. To conclude the program, the players will be divided into teams for the Quicken Loans Team Competition. The event will have encore airings on ESPNU at 11:30 a.m. CT and 8 a.m. CT on Feb. 6. ESPN will also air an encore at 4 p.m. CT on April 9, and ESPN2 will air an encore at 6 p.m. on April 25.
“We are extremely excited for this year’s All-Star Football Challenge because of the talented roster we have invited,” said Intersport Vice President of Sports Properties Drew Russell. “Each year we see an increase in the level of talent, and we expect this year to set the standard. The production has become a staple for us as we continue to bring engaging experiences to very passionate fans.”
Alumni of the All-Star Football Challenge include three Heisman Trophy winners (Ron Dayne, Troy Smith and Jason White), 60 first-round NFL draft picks and 29 Pro Bowlers, such as: Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan, Jamaal Charles, Greg Olsen, Dez Bryant, Von Miller, Vernon Davis, Joe Flacco, Donovan McNabb and Edgerrin James.
For more information on the 2016 Quicken Loans All-Star Football Challenge, go to the event’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AllStarFootball) and follow on Twitter (@AllStarFBall) and Instagram (@AllStarFball).
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