The Baltimore Sun
Joe Rankin worked overnight for several months as a forklift operator, toiling away to save up enough money to train for another shot at the NFL.
Now the former Morgan State cornerback is preparing for a Pro Day next week at his alma mater. Last year, he went undrafted, participated in the Ravens’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis and was not signed.
“I’m definitely very hungry and excited,” Rankin said in a telephone interview. “I’ve been training and trying to better myself to give it another go and hopefully put up some good numbers and grab the attention of NFL scouts. read more…
unfortunately this is the path many HBCU football players take to get to the NFL.