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 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.

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.

Former NFL coaches Mike Holmgren and Mike Martz will serve as this year's head coaches.