Kaleb Proctor Follows in Nathan Stanley's Footsteps at the Shrine Bowl

Kaleb Proctor stands out as one of the few players representing the FCS at tonight’s East-West Shrine Bowl. Proctor was one of the country’s best linemen the past two years, establishing himself as a disruptive force on the Southeastern Louisiana defense. He notched 134 tackles, 16 sacks, and 26 tackles for loss. Proctor saved his best for last in 2025, finishing seventh in the Buck Buchanan Award voting, with 13 tackles for loss and nine sacks.

Another accomplishment cements Proctor’s legacy in the green and gold. Proctor becomes just the second Southeastern Louisiana player to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl, a feat not even 2021 Walter Payton Award winner Cole Kelley could accomplish.

Nathan Stanley was the only other Lion to appear in the East-West Shrine Bowl, playing in the 2013 edition. Stanley arrived at Southeastern Louisiana in 2011 after a two-year stint at Mississippi as a backup. After a shaky 2011 campaign in which he threw two touchdowns and six interceptions, Stanley drastically improved. He threw for 1953 yards, nine touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while adding another score on the ground. This earned him a spot in the 2013 East-West Shrine Game.

During the game, Stanley completed two of his five passes for 19 yards with an interception. He also added four yards on four carries on the ground. Although the Baltimore Ravens released Stanley before he ever played a game, he still had a successful stint in the Arena Football League, throwing for 112 touchdowns for the San Jose Sabercats and Los Angeles Kiss.

Kaleb Proctor has a chance to solidify his legacy at Southeastern Louisiana and further put the school on the map at the East-West Shrine Bowl. A strong performance could help ensure that the school is a more common presence at the venerable all-star game.