Former HBCU star joins NFL teammates at rally against mayor’s Nike ban
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle took a stand in his own community after a mayor’s controversial Nike ban
HBCU players look to shine in NFL season debuts
Who is ready to have a breakout year?
NFL stars, HBCU football alumni giving back to kids this summer
Tarik Cohen and Darius Leonard host their own football event camps free of charge.
Eight former HBCU stars hoping to impress Washington’s NFL team
The Washington Redskins have a heavy HBCU presence at rookie camp this season.
A&T’s Brandon Parker drafted by Raiders
Four years ago, Brandon Parker entered North Carolina A&T a long, lanky prospect from Kannapolis, NC. He is now officially an NFL player as he was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the third round. Parker was selected 65th overall by the Raiders on Friday. [inArticle] At 6’7, 299lbs, Parker was a four-year starter for […]
Albany State adds NFL talent to coaching staff
Former Atlanta Falcon now coaching defensive line.
Three HBCU stars invited to 2018 NFL Combine
Three HBCU stars, including our National Defensive Player of The Year, invited to NFL Combine.
NFL hopeful and S.C. State star proposes after game
All American Darius Leonard drops to one knee after Saturday’s win.
Eight HBCU prospects picked in 2017 MLB Draft
HBCU baseball has had a solid year in 2017 and the results of the MLB Draft reflect that. A total of eight players from the MEAC and SWAC were picked on the final day of the three-day event. Bethune-Cookman shortstop Demetrius Sims was the first to go, selected in the 14th round (419th overall) by […]
2017 HBCU Draft/UDFA Tracker
The NFL Draft is over but player movement is still on going. Four HBCU prospects heard their names called over the past three days, the most since 2011, and several more will be signing as undrafted free agents. Check this link often over the next few days as it will be updated with new signings. […]
Tarik Cohen drafted by Chicago Bears in 4th round
Tarik Cohen became the first HBCU running back drafted in nearly 20 years when he was selected by the Chicago Bears.
Grambling State’s Chad Williams drafted by Arizona Cardinals
Chad Williams was only offered one Division I scholarship coming out of high school in Baton Rouge, LA. Four years later, he’s now officially an NFL player. The Grambling State product was taken in the third round, 98th overall by the Arizona Cardinals. He was the first HBCU product chosen in the 2017 NFL Draft. […]
Three HBCU players who could get drafted on Day Two
For HBCU football fans, the NFL Draft really begins on Friday. As entertaining as the first night of the NFL Draft is for sports fans, there’s not usually much to get excited about if you are an HBCU football fanatic. No prospect from an HBCU has been chosen since 2008 and with that remaining the […]
Former FAMU, NFL star lands new head coaching gig
Former FAMU standout and NFL quarterback Quinn Gray has been named head coach at Lincoln High School, according to WCTV. The Fort Lauderdale, FL native most recently served as head coach at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville. Quinn was one of several talented signal callers at FAMU under coach Billy Joe from 1998 through 2001 […]
Three ways the NFL can continue to honor, support HBCUs
The NFL made a big splash this weekend during its’ Super Bowl LI pregame show when it gave a tip of the hat to HBCUs, by honoring Hall of Fame players who attended them. Players like Willie Davis (Grambling), Willie Lanier (Morgan State) and Mel Blount (Southern) were honored as well as more recent greats […]