Rutgers linebacker Dariel Djabome accepts all-star showcase invite
Just like several other former Rutgers Football players, linebacker Dariel Djabome is not done repping the Scarlet and White just yet. The former Scarlet Knights linebacker will have a chance to showcase his skills on the gridiron one last time, in the hopes that he can impress some scouts, coaches, general managers, and whoever else makes the decisions at the NFL level.
Djabome has accepted an invite to participate in the annual Hula Bowl, joining fellow Scarlet Knights Athan Kaliakmanis, Cam Miller, and Jett Elad in the game.
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Kaliakmanis began his college career at Minnesota in 2021, where he was recruited by and worked with Offensive Coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca for two seasons. Ciarrocca went on to leave Minnesota for the Rutgers OC job in 2023 and he would follow him to the Scarlet Knights prior to the 2024 season.
This past 2025 season was his best to date, as he finished the season throwing 3,124 yards, 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions, while completing 62.2% of his passes. He also rushed for four more touchdowns on the year.
What is the Hula Bowl? When will it be played?
The Hula Bowl is one of the older post-collegiate all-star games that has been taking place since the 1940s. It was named the Hula Bowl originally because of the game previously being played in Hawaii, but has since been moved to Florida in recent years. This year’s game will take place in Orlando, Florida on January 11th. 2026, with kickoff set for 12:00pm ET on CBS.
What other Scarlet Knights are in college all-star showcases?
As mentioned above, Athan Kaliakmanis, Dariel Djabome, Cam Miller, and Jett Elad are all set to play in the Hula Bowl on January 11th. The other lone Scarlet Knight that is also participating in a showcase game is wide receiver DT Sheffield. He originally accepted the Hula Bowl game invite, but opted for the American Bowl instead. The American Bowl will take place on
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