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South Carolina State cornerback Jarod Washington (12)

South Carolina State cornerback Jarod Washington (12)

We take an in-depth look at South Carolina State cornerback Jarod Washington, who is one of the top FCS prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft

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Albany State quarterback Isaiah Knowles (6) throws during a game against Central State

Dec 13, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; South Carolina State Bulldogs head coach Chennis Berry against the Prairie View A&M Panthers in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

2026 Orange Blossom Classic

2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl

Virginia Union RB Curtis Allen the 2025 Black College Football Player of the Year

2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Helmets

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

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.

2025 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl

HBCU LEGACY BOWL COACHES - 2026

Jarod Washington and Chennis Berry

Celebration Bowl Numbers Increase, Cultural Viewership Expands

HBCU FOOTBALL RUNDOWN - DEC 16 2025

Dec 13, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; South Carolina State Bulldogs head coach Chennis Berry celebrates after a victory over the Prairie View A&M Panthers in quadruple overtime of the Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Dec 13, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; South Carolina State Bulldogs head coach Chennis Berry holds the trophy after a victory over the Prairie View A&M Panthers in quadruple overtime of the Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

South Carolina State came out on top in a wild Celebration Bowl

Celebration Bowl

Sep 6, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina State Bulldogs head coach Chennis Berry directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson raises Eddie G. Robinson Trophy 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.

Alcorn State coach Fred McNair watches play during the second half against Jackson State at the Jack Spinks Football Stadium in Lorman, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

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Prairie View A&M quarterback Cameron Peters (4)

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.