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Oct 26, 1997; Tempe, AZ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Tennessee Oilers quarterback Steve McNair (9) on the field prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

Oct 26, 1997; Tempe, AZ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Tennessee Oilers quarterback Steve McNair (9) on the field prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

Over five decades, the NFL franchise wasn't shy while utilizing draft picks selecting HBCU players to help build their teams.

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Feb 25, 2023; New Orleans, LA, USA; Team Robinson co-head coach Chennis Berry has a bucket of water dumped on him after the game against Team Gaither during the second half of the HBCU Legacy Bowl at Yulman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Sep 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

ESPN's First Take cast of Shae Cornette, Cam Newton and Ryan Clark share a laugh during the live show at Bethune-Cookman University during the show’s HBCU fall tour, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.

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Aug 28, 2025; Norfolk, VA, USA; Norfolk State Spartans head coach Michael Vick looks on from the sidelines during the first half against the Towson Tigers at William Price Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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Dec 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) hug after the game at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) walks on the field before an NFL football matchup, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Seahawks defeated the Jaguars 20-12.

Nov 23, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches the run of play during the 3rd quarter between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

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Players celebrate with Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson after the SWAC football championship game between Jackson State and Prairie View A&M at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Prairie View A&M defeated Jackson State 23-21.

Prairie View A&M lineback Darrell Starling Jr. (25) celebrates with defensive lineman Malik Gucake (6) and linebacker Sterling Roberts (3) after catching an interception during the SWAC football championship game between Jackson State and Prairie View A&M at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

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