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NFL Quarterback’s Brother Could Become Top Target at HBCU
"NFL Quarterback’s Brother Could Become Top Target at HBCU"Mekhi Penix, the younger brother of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., has joined Mississippi Valley State. The 6-foot-4 receiver could become...
HBCU NFL Stock Watch: Taylor, Wheeler Lead Week 1
"HBCU NFL Stock Watch: Taylor, Wheeler Lead Week 1"Former HBCU standouts J’Mari Taylor, Ian Wheeler and Xavier Smith strengthened their NFL preseason cases, while Shedeur Sanders entered Week 2 needing...
HBCU Player of the Year Added to NFL Camp Roster
"HBCU Player of the Year Added to NFL Camp Roster"The Minnesota Vikings have added former South Carolina State cornerback and MEAC Defensive Player of the Year Jarod Washington to their training...
HBCU Star Ian Wheeler’s Buffalo Bills Camp Comes Down to Details
"HBCU Star Ian Wheeler’s Buffalo Bills Camp Comes Down to Details"Former Howard and UFL standout Ian Wheeler brought speed into Buffalo Bills training camp. Learning protections, mastering the playbook and contributing on...
HBCU advocate Cam Newton released by ESPN
"HBCU advocate Cam Newton released by ESPN"Cam Newton has often supported HBCU football, could more of that now be in his future?
NFL is no longer ‘the next level’ for HBCU talent says Marshall Faulk
"NFL is no longer ‘the next level’ for HBCU talent says Marshall Faulk"Marshall Faulk may be new to HBCU football, but he knows how college football's evolution is impacting it already.
Jackson State football adds former NFL Draft Pick
"Jackson State football adds former NFL Draft Pick"Breeland Speaks is a hometown legend that recently retired from pro football.
Black College Football Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 class
"Black College Football Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 class"Six inductees officially go into the Hall of Fame on Saturday in Atlanta.
HBCU Football Legend Takes Over Hometown HS Hoops Program
"HBCU Football Legend Takes Over Hometown HS Hoops Program"Former NFL All-Pro and SC State legend Darius Leonard has officially been named the head boys basketball coach in the same community...
NFL Stars Keep Showing Up at This HBCU Football Field
"NFL Stars Keep Showing Up at This HBCU Football Field"NFL players are training at an HBCU football field in Charlotte. Inside how Johnson C. Smith’s stadium is becoming an offseason hub...
NFL back gives perspective on uphill battle for HBCU players in draft
"NFL back gives perspective on uphill battle for HBCU players in draft"Emanuel Wilson knows first hand how hard it is to make it in the NFL as a D2 running back from an...
Livingstone enters new era of Athletics
"Livingstone enters new era of Athletics"Curtis Walker raised his son into an NFL player, now he takes over athletics at Livingstone College.
NFL Running Back Mentoring His God-Brother at HBCU Program
"NFL Running Back Mentoring His God-Brother at HBCU Program"At JCSU, the path to the NFL doesn’t feel as distant as it used to. With Emanuel Wilson working alongside his god-brother...