POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – Graduate students Connor Hulstein and Dominic Perricone are set to compete in the College Gridiron Showcase, which is set for Jan. 9-11.
 
The College Gridiron Showcase is the first major all-star event of the postseason. Since its inception in 205, over 900 participants have been offered professional opportunities. It is the first all-star event to implement an OTA format. Players will participate in practices, a controlled scrimmage, and both individual and team drills. Meetings, interviews, and seminars are also a part of the event.
 
Both Hulstein and Perricone were selected as All-Americans this season. Hulstein was named a Second Team All-American by The Associated Press, and he was a named Third Team All-American by Pro Football Network. Perricone was selected as an Honorable Mention All-American by The Associated Press.
 
Hulstein played the 2025 season at Marist after competing at Princeton the previous four years. In the regular season, he ranked first in receiving yards (599), second in touchdowns (seven), and fourth in receptions (42) among FCS tight ends. He set Marist's single-season records for receiving yards, yards per reception (14.3), and touchdowns by a tight end.
 
Perricone was a First Team All-Pioneer Football League selection each of the last two years. He started all 45 games Marist played in the past three seasons, and he was a three-year starter at right guard after playing right tackle in 2022. He played 97 percent of the Red Foxes' snaps this season.
 
The Marist football program completed its second season under the leadership of head coach Mike Willis in 2025.