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BCFHOF Watch List 2026

BCFHOF Watch List 2026

The Black College Football Hall of Fame named 52 players to the 2026 Deacon Jones Trophy watch list. The MEAC doubled to 20 as the field narrowed to four leagues.

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Dec 26, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas State Wildcats cornerbacks coach Van Malone against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Jackson State Head Coach TC Taylor hoists the 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl Trophy as the Tigers defeated South Carolina State 28-7 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. December 14, 2024; Credit: Kyle T. Mosley, HBCU Legends

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Mar 1, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; NFL Network chief national reporter Steve Wyche during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Aug 18, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (32) scores a touchdown past Cincinnati Bengals safety Daijahn Anthony (33) during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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Dec 14, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Jackson State Tigers quarterback Jacobian Morgan (15) and head coach T.C. Taylor and defensive lineman Jeremiah Williams (0) hold trophies after a victory over the South Carolina State Bulldogs in the Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images