ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Former Bowie State University tight end Khari Lee (Baltimore, Md.) has been selected to participate in the 2015 East-West Shrine Game on Saturday (January 17th) at Tropicana Stadium.
 
Lee was a three-time All-CIAA tight end selection and led the 2014 Bowie State Bulldogs in receptions (34) and reception yards (389), starting all 10 games.
 
"This is a great opportunity for Khari and a feather in the cap for Bowie State University", said Bulldogs head coach Damon Wilson. "He is a guy that came a long way through our program and now have an opportunity to display his talents against some of the top competition in the country. The East-West Shrine Game is well recognized across the country and is one of the premier college All-Star games to be selected to play in."
 
Shriners created the East-West Shrine Game in 1925, driven to help children and families in need. They dedicated the game to raising awareness and support for Shriners Hospitals for Children. Today there are 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children locations; back in 1925 there just were nine. 

As the game grew, legendary coaches like Don Shula, Dick Vermeil, Paul "Bear" Bryant, and Jerry Glanville joined renowned players like Gale Sayers, Tom Brady, John Elway, Alan Page, Dick Butkus, Brett Favre, Gino Marchetti and Walter Payton in supporting the East-West Shrine Game. The game is an important opportunity for the nation's top college players, giving them the chance to display their talents to a national television audience and over 300 NFL scouts. 

As part of the game week tradition, teams visit Shiners Hospitals for Children – Tampa. The true meaning of the game hits home when the players and coaches spend time with the kids, experiencing their courage and determination. All will tell you, time spent with the kids is both humbling and inspirational. 

January 17, 2015 marks the 90th game in this special tradition. Lee will be one of two Division II participants and will play for the East squad.