5 G5 Standouts From The 2024 Hula Bowl

Originally posted on FanNation G5 Football Daily
By Joe Londergan | Last updated 1/13/24

Saturday marked the latest edition of the Hula Bowl, played at UCF's campus in Orlando. While there were no official stats posted and the highlights shared were few, a handful of players from the Group of Five ranks played well enough to improve their own draft stock.

Upon giving the film from the game a look, these five G5 performers are worth keeping an eye on over the next few months.

Carter Bradley (South Alabama QB)

Bradley threw a phenomenal touchdown for Team Kai's first touchdown in the second quarter. The son of current Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, Carter threw for 47 touchdowns with 19 interceptions in two years at South Alabama after transferring in from Toledo.

FCS at the @HulaBowl

You have probably seen @VandalFootball WR @Hayden_Hatten88 catch a touchdown before. pic.twitter.com/mWaEtKmQ9M
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) January 13, 2024

Eli Neal (Marshall LB)

Neal forced a fumble in Saturday's game, something he did just one other time in his college career. Neal is no stranger to turnovers, however, after being a part of at-least ten in college. Neal displayed his usual high motor in Orlando, coming off a season where he had 10.5 tackles for loss.

Forced Fumble @Hula_Bowl We see you @EliasNeal24 Represent my guy! Proud of you! Rack up that production! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/J1UyEoLRYk
— Coach Jason Semore (@coach_semore) January 13, 2024

Frank Crum (Wyoming OT)

The massive Crum shined in both run and pass blocking on Saturday. The 6'7" 315-pound left tackle took on multiple defenders on a handful of plays from the left tackle spot.

Frank Crum getting some love after a big block in today’s @Hula_Bowl. pic.twitter.com/G8kg5p0AcD
— Alex Taylor (@alex_m_taylor22) January 13, 2024

Je'Quan Burton (Florida Atlantic WR)

Burton was a last-minute add, but played well in front of his hometown crowd in Orlando. He had multiple catches in the game for Team Kai. Burton had 84 catches for 1277 yards and nine touchdowns in three seasons for the Owls.

@JeQuanBurton5 from @FAUFootball with a big catch! He was a late addition to the roster but has impressed with speed and instincts @DraftDiamonds are found at the @Hula_Bowl pic.twitter.com/0APBfY2COq
— Jake Kernen (@Jake_Kernen) January 13, 2024

Hale Motu'apuaka (Utah State DT)

The Hawaii native recovered a fumble in the second half and was an overall disruptive force throughout the day. Motu'apuaka was Honorable Mention All-Mountain West this season after one of the most consistent defensive careers in Utah State history that included 40 starts and 58 appearances.

Hale Motu'apuaka @hale_676 the standout defensive tackle from @USUFootball has accepted his invitation to play in the 2024 @CaribeRoyale Orlando #HulaBowl @sagecards @DraftDiamonds pic.twitter.com/CSEue9Cfuz
— Hula Bowl (@Hula_Bowl) December 14, 2023

This article first appeared on FanNation G5 Football Daily and was syndicated with permission.

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