Tracking The HBCU Football Stars Who Made An Impact And Signed Deals With Teams After NFL Rookie Minicamps

We are tracking the HBCU football stars who made an impact and signed deals before or after their rookie minicamp tryouts.

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HBCU football stars signed contracts after impressing coaches and decision-makers at NFL rookie minicamps/tryouts last weekend. Here's the list of players HBCU Legends was able to confirm via NFL Transactions.

HBCU Stars Who Signed NFL Rookie Contracts:

Mikey Victor (CB), Alabama State - Patriots
Terrell Jennings (RB), Florida A&M - Patriots
Ian Wheeler (RB), Howard University - Bears
Brandon Codrington (DB), North Carolina Central - New York Jets
Jarveon Howard (RB), Alcorn State - Green Bay Packers
Marcus Riley (WR), Florida A&M - New York Jets
Anim Dankwah (OL), Howard University - Philadelphia Eagles
Jordan Toles (DB), Morgan State University - Baltimore Ravens
Willis Patrick (DL), Jackson State Graduate transfer to TCU - Los Angeles Chargers
Willie Drew (DB), Virginia State - Carolina Panthers

Various reports state the players listed signed three-year, $2,835,000 contracts.

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Published May 17, 2024 | Modified May 17, 2024

KYLE MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends. Former founder and publisher of the Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on SI since October 2019. Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four. My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances: WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert), KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews: Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Collegiate Head Coach), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Mark Ingram (NFL RB), Terron Armstead (NFL OL), Jameis Winston (NFL QB), Cam Newton (NFL QB), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Chennis Berry (Collegiate Head Coach), Johnny Jones (Collegiate Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Women's Basketball Coach), Tremaine Jackson (Collegiate Head Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (Former VP of Basketball - New Orleans Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns. For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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