HBCU Prospects In Demand, Post-NFL Draft
Former Florida A&M linebacker Brandon Hepburn was picked in the seventh round (245 overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. What was a long, prodding Saturday afternoon for several HBCU prospects has turned into a night of good news, hugs and smiles. Florida A&M linebacker Brandon Hepburn was selected by the the Detroit Lions at the […]
Snapshot: HBCUs and the NFL Draft
Tennessee State’s Ed “Too Tall” Jones was drafted first overall by the Dallas Cowboys in 1975. On Thursday evening, 32 young men will join the fraternity of first round NFL Draft picks. And while none of the HBCU prospects eligible for this draft are expected to be selected on Sunday, we’re taking a look back […]
MEAC Prospects Creeping Up NFL Draft Radar
Former Howard linebacker Keith Pough is expected to be selected in next week’s NFL Draft. (thetandd.com photo) One week away from the NFL Draft, several HBCU players are moving up the national radar and drawing interest from NFL franchises. Among them are three former MEAC stars: Jakar Hamilton, Ellie Hyppolite and Keith Pough. Hamilton started […]
HBCU to NFL: 2024 Undrafted Free Agents and Mini Camp Invites
Here are the HBCU football stars who will get their NFL shot as undrafted free agents and minicamp invitees.
NFL to allow draft-declared juniors to play in all-star games
The NFL is allowing juniors who have declared for the NFL Draft to participate in all-star games, including the HBCU Legacy Bowl.
Jackson State football star, former SEC player heads to NFL Supplemental Draft
Malachi Wideman was a top target for Jackson State football in 2021. Now he’s headed to the NFL Supplemental Draft.
FAMU draft hopeful Xavier Smith works out with Florida NFL team
Xavier Smith heads down to the 813 to participate a predraft workout in the state of Florida.
NFL : HBCU draftees make unofficial depth charts
The four draftees will make their NFL debut this weekend.
NFL camp invites and undrafted free agents aren’t the same
Rookies hoping to make it in the NFL fall into three unique categories. We explain the difference.
NFL mock draft – Alcorn State’s Felix Harper to the Steelers
In this scenario, the Pittsburgh Steelers select Alcorn State quarterback Felix Harper in the seventh round.
NFL mock draft – Alabama State’s Ezra Gray to the Buccaneers
In this scenario, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Alabama State running back Ezra Gray in the fifth round.
Undrafted HBCU NFL Success Stories: Part I
Every one wants to hear their name called in the NFL Draft. But just because it doesn’t happen doesn’t mean its the end. Ask these HBCU legends
Mac McCain III signs NFL undrafted free agent deal
McCain shined in the inaugural HBCU Combine showing off his 4.4 speed to dozens of NFL scouts.
HBCU NFL Prospect Draft Grades
All you need to know about the HBCU prospects in the 2019 NFL draft.
HBCU NFL prospect nears school’s all-time sack record
Discover the rise of HBCU football star Elijah Williams as he closes in on breaking Morgan State’s all-time sack record.