2022 HBCU Players' NFL Earnings, Rankings
Spotrac.com posted the current NFL College Tracker of active players and ranked their colleges and universities by earnings.
The 2021 HBCU National Champions South Carolina State Bulldogs sit at the top of the HBCUs' NFL rankings with seven players and over $75M in total contract earnings. Surprisingly, a SWAC lion roars at No. 2, and an OVC representative comes in at No. 3. SWAC teams maul and sting their way to No. 4 and 5 on the list.
Conference Totals:
HBCU Colleges' Active Players and Total Earnings
1. South Carolina State (MEAC): 7 players - $75,913,906
- Javon Hargrave, DT, PHI - $30,419,256
- Darius Leonard, ILB, IND - $29,445,064
- Joe Thomas, OLB, CHI - $8,654,166
- Antonio Hamilton, CB, ARI - $8,654,166
- Temarrick Hemingway, TE, WAS - $2,138,502
- Alex Taylor, T, CLE - $472,069
- Decobie Durant, CB, LAR - (4 yr, $4,164,340) 2022 NFL Draftee
Credit: Miami Dolphins
2. University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff (SWAC): 2 Players - $70,156,558
- Terron Armstead, LT, MIA - $68,101,026
- Jamie Gillan, P, NYG - $2,055,532
3. Tennessee State (OVC): 2 Players - $12,716,122
- Anthony Levine, SS, BAL - $11,424,664
- Lachavious Simmons, T, CHI - $1,269,237
Dec 23, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Chester Rogers (80) runs with the ball after making a catch against the San Francisco 49ers at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
4. Grambling State (SWAC): 4 Players - $11,068,831
- Chester Rogers, WR, TEN - $5,885,000
- Trenton Scott, G, PIT - $3,654,150
- Montrel Meander, S, CLE - $1,349,081
- David Moore, G, CLE - $11,068,831
Oct 24, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
5. Alabama State (SWAC): 1 Player - $10,260,396
- Tytus Howard, T, HOU - $10,260,396
6. North Carolina A&T (CAA): 3 Players - $8,718,052
- Brandon Parker, T, LV - $5,436,858
- Darryl Johnson, DE, CAR - $2,681,061
- Mac McCain, CB, PHI - $600,133
Aug 29, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
7. Alcorn State (SWAC): 1 Player - $2,940,042
- Khadarel Hodge, WR, ATL - $2,940,042
8. Virginia State (CIAA): 1 Player - $2,872,323
- Trenton Cannon, RB, TEN - $2,872,323
Mar 4, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern A&M offensive lineman Ja'Tyre Carter (OL05) goes through drills during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
9. Southern (SWAC): 2 Players - $2,418,091
- Danny Johnson, CB, WAS - $2,418,091
- Ja'Tyre Carter, G, CHI (4 yr, $3,769,312) 2022 NFL Draftee
10. Morgan State (MEAC): 2 Players - $2,272,046
- Joshua Miles, T, ARI - $2,106,446
- Tyrone Wheatley Jr., T, LV - $165,600
11. Norfolk State (MEAC): 2 Players - $1,047,102
- Bobby Price, S, DET - $1,047,102
- De’Shaan Dixon, OLB, JAC (3 yr, $2,572,000)
12. Prairie View A&M (SWAC): 2 Players - $708,914
- Quinton Bell, OLB, ATL - $708,914
- Jared Scott, TE, CAR (3-yr, $2,560,000)
Joshua Williams, DB; Courtesy: Fayetteville State Athletics
13. Fayetteville State (CIAA): 2 Players - $183,100
- Kion Smith, T, MIA - $183,100
- Joshua Williams, CB, KC (4-yr, contract: $4,326,260) 2022 NFL Draftee
Rookie LB James Houston; Credit: Detroit Lions
14. Jackson State (SWAC): 1 Player
- James Houston, LB, DET (Contract terms not released) 2022 NFL Draftee
FAMU Safety Markquese Bell; Credit: Kyle T. Mosley, HBCU Legends; Nov. 27, 2021; Hammond, LA
15. Florida A&M (SWAC): 1 Player - $2,560,000
- Markquese Bell, DB, DAL (3-yr contract: '22-$705K, '23-$870K, '24-$985K)
16. Fort Valley State (SIAC): 1 Player
- Shemar Bridges, WR, BAL (Contract terms not released)