Four HBCU players invited to NFL Draft Combine

Four HBCU players invited to NFL Draft Combine

By Gerald Huggins The NFL released its official list of invitees to the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday. Of the 330 players invited to the combine, four of the players attended HBCUs. The MEAC has two representatives in Tarik Cohen, the electrifying running back from North Carolina A&T and Javarius Leamon from South Carolina State. […]

Gameday One-on-One: NFL Draft prospect Ryan Smith of North Carolina Central

Gameday One-on-One: NFL Draft prospect Ryan Smith of North Carolina Central

Former North Carolina Central defensive back Ryan Smith is one of 200 young men who will see their dreams come true when they are selected in the NFL Draft. The Upper Marlboro, MD product came to NCCU in 2011 on a partial scholarship after playing just one year of high school football. Five years later, […]

Cardinals’ Rodney Gunter landed in NFL Draft thanks to push from Brentson Buckner

Cardinals’ Rodney Gunter landed in NFL Draft thanks to push from Brentson Buckner

(DSUHornets.com photo) Rodney Gunter was a name most football fans outside the MEAC didn’t know a week ago. The former Delaware State defensive lineman is one of the most talked about players in the Arizona Cardinals rookie minicamp. But it wouldn’t have happened if he didn’t have an open-minded alley in the scouting process. Cardinals […]

Ravens pick Tennessee State’s Robert Myers in NFL Draft

Ravens pick Tennessee State’s Robert Myers in NFL Draft

For the second year in a row, a Tennessee State guard has heard his name called in the NFL Draft. TSU guard Robert Myers was selected in the fifth round round (176th overall) by the Ravens. #Ravens Ravens take guard Robert Myers in fifth round http://t.co/cM4a889Cbv #SportsRoadhouse – RavensSRH (@RavensSRH) May 2, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Myers […]

TSU’s Leonard Looking Like A Lock For NFL Draft

TSU’s Leonard Looking Like A Lock For NFL Draft

A.C. Leonard won’t know where his NFL future will take him for a few more days, but he does know what he wants to accomplish. The Tennessee State tight end told Fox Sports, his goal is to ultimately make the Pro Football of Fame. “I always feel like I’m the underdog,” Leonard told FoxSports.com. “People […]

NFL Draft Prospect: HBCU Football "Slowly Dying"

NFL Draft Prospect: HBCU Football "Slowly Dying"

Tennessee State’s Kadeem Edwards spoke frankly about what he thinks is wrong with HBCU football.  Much has been made over the past couple of years about whether or not Black College Football is progressing, regressing or remaining the same. Well at least one NFL prospect apparently thinks it’s in real trouble. Tennessee State guard told […]

Five HBCU Players Among Record-Number of NFL Draft Early Entries

Five HBCU Players Among Record-Number of NFL Draft Early Entries

Alabama State’s Isaiah Crowell is headed to the NFL Draft after three seasons. (AL.com photo) Five HBCU prospects are among a record 98 underclassmen who have declared eligibility for May’s NFL Draft. Headlining the group is Isaiah Crowell, the former UGA running back who played his final two seasons at Alabama State. Check out the […]

BCU’s Addison Declares For NFL Draft

BCU’s Addison Declares For NFL Draft

Bethune-Cookman’s Nick Addison (7) says he will forgo his senior season and enter the 2014 NFL Draft. (Orlando Sentinel photo) Being drafted into the NFL as an underclassman is a pretty tough accomplishment. But that’s exactly what Bethune-Cookman’s Nick Addison hopes to accomplish. The two-time All-MEAC selection told the Daytona News Journal that he will […]

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