NFL roster cuts – Quinton Bell waived from Buccaneers
The second wave of NFL roster cuts saw Prairie View A&M alumni Quinton Bell waived from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NFL roster cuts – Montrel Meander, Alex Brown waived
Three former HBCU players have been waived from their organization at the first NFL roster cut deadline of this offseason.
NFL preseason – Trenton Cannon WR debut, David Moore to Jets
The second week of the NFL preseason kicks off this Thursday and is filled with HBCU storylines to watch.
NFL Training Camp – Mac McCain, Danny Johnson shine
The NFL training camp is a week in and it is time for us to see how our former HBCU stars are performing.Â
CIAA to NFL: Kion Smith’s outlook with the Atlanta Falcons
Kion Smith signed with the Atlanta Falcons after going undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft. The former Fayetteville State University lineman could come in and make an instant impact with the Dirty Birds who struggled in run blocking. With OTAs in full swing, Smith is confident in his performance so far. “My biggest takeaways has […]
Reese’s Senior Bowl, NFL to host HBCU Combine
“Over the years, the Senior Bowl has served as a showcase for some of the top Black college football players in America, including seven of our game’s 56 future members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and this event will help many more HBCU players secure further attention and exposure from all 32 teams.†-Reese’s Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy
HBCU Ties strong for 2021 NFL Coaching Summit
Quinn Gray, Chris Clark and Malcolm Bell representing for HBCU football in 2021 NFL Coaching Summit
First Look: HBCU Rookies in NFL minicamp
The HBCU rookie class of 2021 put on their new NFL jerseys and hit the practice field for the first time.
Fayetteville State Bronco Kion Smith makes his way to NFL
Kion got his chance to showcase his talent for NFL scouts after receiving invites to both the Hula Bowl and the Tropical Bowl.
HBCU, NFL legend Doug Wilkerson passes away
Doug Wilkerson was an All-CIAA standout at North Carolina Central, and became a first round draft pick in 1970. The Black College Football Hall of Fame has passed away.
NCCU’s Bryan Mills earns NFL Combine invite
After one season at North Carolina Central, Bryan Mills has set himself up with good odds to be drafted as he gets an NFL Combine invite.
Howard’s Antoine Bethea retires from the NFL
Antoine Bethea’s time in the NFL has come to an end. The former Howard University star has announced his retirement.
NFL Vet and Former A&T Aggie Tony McRae Gives Back for the Holidays
Tony McRae hosted his first annual Christmas giveaway in his hometown of Laurinburg, North Carolina.
Morgan State star, NFL RB George Nock passes away
Morgan State’s George Nock was an All-CIAA performer on one of the most dominant teams in HBCU history. He left his mark another way, too.
Deion Sanders latest NFL legend to coach at HBCU
Deion Sanders is the latest NFL legend to coach an NFL team, but he’s far from the first to do so.