NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Yale football senior offensive lineman Dieter Eiselen will trade one historic Bowl for another in 2020 as he was selected to the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) Collegiate Bowl to be held in Pasadena, Calif., at the Rose Bowl Stadium.
 
The ninth annual game takes place on January 18, 2020 at the Rose Bowl and will air live on NFL Network with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ET. Eiselen is the Bulldogs' first senior bowl participant since Patrick Witt `12 competed in the inaugural NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
 
Eiselen, a Stellenbosch, South Africa, native, was a First Team All-Ivy League and New Football Writers All-New England Team selection. He started every game at left guard this season as has made 34 starts in his Yale career. He is now a three-time All-Ivy honoree.
 
The lineman's work in the trenches anchored an offense that ranked sixth in the nation with 38.7 points per game as well as the No. 4 passing offense in the country and No. 4 team in time of possession.
 
Eiselen helped the Bulldogs to a No. 23/22 national ranking, a 9-1 overall record and his second Ivy League Championship in three years.
 
This years' teams will be coached by former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis and former Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson.
 
Founded in 2012, the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl gives prospective players the best opportunity to showcase their talents to potential employers and fans. Nearly 200 scouts, player personnel staff, general managers and head coaches from all 32 NFL teams are expected be in attendance to watch live practices, conduct player interviews and review tape. Former head coaches have included Dick Vermeil, Herman Edwards, Dennis Green, Mike Homlgren, Mike Martz and Chuck Pagano.
 
For the latest news and updates on the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, visit the game's website at collegiate.nflpa.com.