Starting Five: MS Valley’s Simpson Leading SWAC Defensive Line Charge

Starting Five: MS Valley’s Simpson Leading SWAC Defensive Line Charge

As we prepare for the 2013 football season, we’re taking a look at the best returning HBCU players at each position. Today, we check out the top defensive linemen in the SWAC. Robert Simpson, Mississippi Valley State  Like receiver Julian Stafford, Simpson was a shining star on last season’s Mississippi State defense. The 6’3 defensive […]

Video of the Day: Mississippi Valley Vs. Alcorn State (Classic SWAC)

Video of the Day: Mississippi Valley Vs. Alcorn State (Classic SWAC)

In 2013, it’s universally recognized that Jerry Rice is the greatest reciever, if not player, of all-time. But back in 1984, he was just a college senior trying to move his way up NFL draft boards. Here we find a young Rice matched up against Alcorn State’s Issiac Holt, who was one of the best […]

Alabama State’s Jenkins Signs With Raiders

Alabama State’s Jenkins Signs With Raiders

The last few weeks have been a lesson in perseverance for Greg Jenkins. The former Alabama State quarterback hoped to hear his name called in last month’s NFL Draft, but it didn’t happen. Then he had to watch as players like college teammate Terren Jones were quickly signed as undrafted free-agents. But that seems light-years […]

Armstead Inks Deal With Saints

Armstead Inks Deal With Saints

Former UAPB tackle Terron Armstead signed with the New Orleans Saints on Thursday. Two weeks after being drafted, former Arkansas-Pine Bluff tackle Terron Armstead is officially a member of the New Orleans Saints. The Saints announced they signed Armstead, the team’s third round draft pick, along with first round pick Kenny Vaccaro and several others. […]

Getting To Know: Jackson State’s Qua Cox

Getting To Know: Jackson State’s Qua Cox

Jackson State’s Qua Cox picked off five passes in seven games in 2012. The 2013 NFL Draft may have ended just over two days ago, but scouts are already starting to turn their attention to the 2014 class. When it comes to small school prospects, specifically from HBCUs, Damon Talbot knows how to spot talent. […]

Norfolk State’s Giddens Headed To Green Bay

Norfolk State’s Giddens Headed To Green Bay

Former Norfolk State linebacker Jamal Giddens signed as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers. Despite a standout career that included a MEAC Championship and national accolades, Jamal Giddens did not hear his name called out during last week’s NFL Draft. But the former Norfolk State linebacker will get his chance to make […]

Bethune-Cookman’s Stroud Signs With NY Jets

Bethune-Cookman’s Stroud Signs With NY Jets

Bethune-Cookman receiver KJ Stroud has with the New York Jets. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Former Bethune-Cookman receiver KJ Stroud has officially signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets of the National Football League. Its official I’m a New York Jet– KJ Keith Stroud (@KSTROUD_10) April 28, 2013 Bethune-Cookman WR KJ Stroud […]

UAPB’s Armstead Goes To Saints, Other HBCU Prospects Wait

UAPB’s Armstead Goes To Saints, Other HBCU Prospects Wait

SBNation’s incredible GIF shows Terron Armstead’s 40 in comparison with WR T.J. Moe. The New Orleans Saints selected Terron Armstead in with the third round of the NFL Draft, making him the first and only selection from an HBCU in the first three rounds. The 6’5, 306 pound Arkansas-Pine Bluff tackle was predicted to go […]

HBCU Prospects Watch, Wait And Tweet

HBCU Prospects Watch, Wait And Tweet

As expected, no HBCU players were selected in the first round. That’s not unusual, since only three HBCU prospects have been drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft since 1999.But the wonderful world of Twitter gave us a little insight of some of the things that go on in the minds of NFL […]

Shaw QB Next Small-College Sensation?

Shaw QB Next Small-College Sensation?

Shaw’s James Stallons is featured on an ESPN blog predicting his chances of playing in a future Super Bowl. RALEIGH, N.C. – Shaw University record-setting quarterback James Stallons was featured earlier this week on a popular ESPN.com blog that predicts his chances of playing in a future Super Bowl. ‘Searching For The Next Kaepernick, Flacco’ […]

Strahan, Williams Named Hall of Fame Finalists

Strahan, Williams Named Hall of Fame Finalists

Southern University’s Aeneas Williams is a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist. It looks like the HBCU alumni of the NFL Hall of Fame are one-step closer to welcoming two new members. Michael Strahan and Aeneas Williams, were two of of 17 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday.  Strahan, was named […]

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