The New York Giants return to East Rutherford on Wednesday to begin preparations for their Week 17 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, also known as the “Tank Bowl.”
When players take the field, team scouts may focus on the Hawaii Bowl — a tilt between Cal and Hawaii — that’s the only college game on Christmas Eve.
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Will there be a superstar on the scene in Hawaii? One never knows. This is when NFL scouts find diamonds in the rough.
Here’s a quick breakdown of players the Giants should be keeping an eye on today.
Hawaii Bowl: California vs Hawaii
player spotlight: California CB Mass for Hezekiah
There really aren’t many noteworthy prospects to choose from on Wednesday, but one potential option is Cal cornerback Hezekiah Masses, who has somehow flown under the radar this season despite being a three-time All-American.
When analysts and pundits talk about cornerbacks, his name rarely comes up. But the 6-foot-1, 185-pound Masses leads the FBS with 18 passes defensed and is tied for second in the ACC with five interceptions.
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While a little thin — something he’ll have to adjust to at the NFL level — Mathes excels in man-to-man coverage and hunts down receivers all along routes. He is very physical and has a high level of acceleration and deceleration ability, which allows him to stay close to opposing players in the defensive range.
Mathes also possesses impressive instincts and ball recognition, and his football IQ is exceptional for his age.
Prior to Wednesday’s game, Mathes was projected to be a mid-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
Other players of note:
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Hawaii K Kanmasa Matsuzawa
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Prospects Giants should watch during Hawaii Bowl
