Isaiah Land drafted to USFL out of FAMU
Isaiah Land was picked 33rd overall
HBCUs prominent at NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
Tennessee State head coach Eddie George, who coached the National team, meets American coach Jeff Fisher after Saturday’s NFLPA Collegiate Bowl at the Rose Bowl. Fisher coached George with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. NFL rookie star James Houston was also on hand to support the five HBCU participants.
HBCU football stars getting opportunities at NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
At 6-6, 260 pounds, Bethune-Cookman tight end Kemari Averett has all the measurables.
Pine-Bluff standout Mark Evans II invited to NFL Combine
The former Golden Lions team captain was recently invited to the East and West Shrine Bowl, named first-team Stats Perform FCS All-American.
HBCU NFL Report: For games of Dec. 29 thru Jan. 2
Jackson State product James Houston (#59) takes to the air to twist down Chicago QB Justin Fields Sunday in Detroit’s 41-10 win over the Bears. Houston’s three sacks landed him in the NFL record book.
James Houston sets NFL record in six games
James Houston IV made a career-high three sacks and set an NFL record in the process in the Detroit Lions’ win on Sunday.
NC A&T nearing deal with SWAC legend, NFL All-Pro
NC A&T appears ready to start its next era of football with an assistant in the CAA who has NFL experience and is an HBCU alumnus.
HBCU NFL Report: Games of Dec. 22-26, 2022
Two interceptions, one a pick six, makes SC State product, Decobie Durant (#14), the HBCU NFL Defensive Player of the Week. The rookie former MEAC Defensive Player of the Year leads the LA Rams with three picks on the season.
HBCU NFL report: For games of Nov. 24-28
Detroit rookie linebacker James Houston (#59) out of Jackson State got his time in the spotlight on Thanksgiving Day. Check out Houston’s exploits and all the other HBCU NFL standouts in this week’s report.
Lions’ James Houston dominant in Thanksgiving NFL debut
Houston made some huge plays in the game.
XFL squad drafts former NC A&T star Jah-Maine Martin
Jah-Maine Martin, a record-breaking running back at NC A&T, has been drafted to the XFL.
Fort Valley State RB Emmanuel Wilson invited to NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
The draft stock is rising for Emanuel Wilson.
HBCU NFL Report: For games of Oct. 27-31
Philadelphia defensive tackle Javon Hargrave had two sacks in the Eagles’ dismantling of Pittsburgh Sunday. The defensive tackle out of SC State is this week’s HBCU NFL Defensive Player of the Week. Check out all the HBCU NFL performers in this week’s HBCU NFL Report.
NC A&T alum, NFL Hall of Famer part of homecoming preparation
NC A&T alum and Pro Football Hall of Famer Elvin Bethea spoke to the Aggies after practice Thursday. He is just part of the motivation for the Aggies homecoming Saturday vs. Campbell.
