The event was founded in 2012 by the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA).

Starting with the 2018 edition, the game was held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

[3][4] The event was established in part to prepare draft-eligible college football players for a career in the NFL.

[4][3][5] The NFLPA also hosts community-focused events including a youth football clinic.

[30] The 2013 game was broadcast on ESPN2 and, as part of the agreement, some of the practices leading up to the event were aired on ESPNU.