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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

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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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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Joseph led the Grambling State Tigers football team to its first winning season since 2019.

Jun 14, 2025; St. Louis, MO, USA; DC Defenders head coach Shannon Harris takes the field ahead of the 2025 UFL Championship against the Michigan Panthers at The Dome at America’s Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

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Coach Shannon Harris, the remarkable leader who coached the D.C. Defenders to a UFL championship and was named UFL Coach of the Year joins the HBCU Legends Podcast with Kyle T. Mosley.

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Defending HBCU national champion South Carolina State faces Florida A&M in the 2026 Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium. Chennis Berry and Quinn Gray Sr. headline a Labor Day weekend clash packed with championship stakes.

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New head coach Brad Sherrod provided the blueprint for the new standards and pillars of the Maroon Tigers football program.

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Virginia Union running back Curtis Allen was named the 2025 Black College Football Player of the Year after a record-breaking Division II season.

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

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South Carolina State head coach Chennis Berry explains why the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl is critical for HBCU players seeking NFL opportunities, calling it a week-long job interview with all 32 teams watching in New Orleans.

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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Cam Newton is reinvesting 100% of his BET earnings to self-fund the “4th & 1” HBCU College Tailgate Tour, bringing live experiences to campuses in 2026.

Feb 5, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Cam Jordan on the NFL Honors Red Carpet before Super Bowl LX at Palace of Fine Arts. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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NFL defensive end Cam Jordan has been named an honorary captain for the 2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl set to kick off on Feb. 21 at Yulman Stadium.

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Coach Sherrod's hire should immediately boost the Morehouse Maroon Tigers, and propel the program upward in the challenging landscape of HBCU sports.

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Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson leads Team Robinson at the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl, where opportunity and NFL draft visibility take center stage.

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In its fifth season, the HBCU Legacy Bowl continues to create NFL opportunities for draft-eligible HBCU football players. But is the league drafting enough HBCU talent?

Sep 9, 2017; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; Southern University Jaguars head coach Dawson Odums in the first quarter against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at M. M. Roberts Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images

The veteran collegiate head coach returns to the east coast to take over the football program at Bowie State.

Nov 16, 1975; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Rams quarterback James Harris (12) in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Atlanta Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY NETWORK

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Before HBCU alums Steve McNair and Shedeur Sanders starting NFL Pro Bowl games at quarterback, James "Shack" Harris conquered the game and hoisted the MVP award.

Feb 15, 2025; Oakland, CA, USA; Tuskegee Golden Tigers head coach Benjy Taylor yells during the first half of the All Star-HBCU game against the Morehouse Maroon Tigers at Oakland Arena. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Coach Taylor's detainment clouds the impressive nine-game conference winning streak by the Maroon Tigers.

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Prairie View A&M used a strong second half to pull away from rival Texas Southern 85–77, snapping a four-game skid in SWAC play.

Alabama State quarterback Andrew Body (1) wams up before the Miles College game in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday September 13, 2025.

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Andrew Body’s return to Alabama State gives the Hornets leadership and stability as coach Eddie Robinson Jr. addresses transfer portal challenges.

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Appearances by Keenan Allen, Pastor Mike Jr., Lalah Hathaway, Jamal Roberts and the NFL Players Choir, the Fan Favorite Special Unites Music, Football, and Culture on BET During Super Bowl LX Week in San Francisco.

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Chennis Berry, Tremaine Jackson, Quinn Gray Sr. and Maurice Flowers bring MEAC, SWAC, SIAC and CIAA championship pedigrees to the NFL Network showcase.

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South Carolina State coach Chennis Berry will serve as an assistant at the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl, coaching All-American DB Jarod Washington.

Cam'Ron McCoy - Commits to Texas Southern

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Texas Southern strengthens its quarterback room with Cam’Ron McCoy, a mobile SWAC-tested transfer bringing experience and upside.

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Fobbs spent more than four decades coaching at the Division I and HBCU levels, helping pave the way for Black assistants in major college football.

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A Fallen Tiger - Kevin Johnson was 55.

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Morgan State linebacker Erick Hunter continues to turn heads on the national stage, earning high praise this week from former NFL lineman and NFL Network analys

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Michael Vick’s first season at Norfolk State reflects MLK’s dream, HBCU resilience, and a program fighting for belief, visibility, and opportunity.