July 19th is National Football Day

For years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have produced great athletic talent and football players that have reached National Football League (NFL) status. NFL greats, from Jerry Rice and Deacon Jones to Shannon Sharpe and Michael Strahan, came from HBCUs before making their mark in the NFL. Today, HBCU football players in the NFL are continuing to leave it all on the field. Although this year’s NFL draft had a disappointing turnout with only one player (Isaiah Bolden) from an HBCU being picked, HBCU Buzz would like to highlight the HBCU football players that are currently in the NFL while we continue to call for the NFL to recognize HBCU talent. Check out the list below!

Alabama State University 

  1. Tytus Howard – Offensive Lineman – Houston Texans

Alcorn State University 

  1. Qwynterrio Cole – Safety – Las Vegas Raiders

Albany State University

  1. Grover Stewart – Defensive Tackle – Indianapolis Colts

Fayetteville State University

  1. Kion Smith – Offensive Tackle – Miami Dolphins
  2. Joshua Williams – Cornerback – Kansas City Chiefs

Florida A&M University 

  1. Keenan Forbes – Offensive Guard – Seattle Seahawks
  2. Markquese Bell – Safety – Dallas Cowboys

Fort Valley State University

  1. Shemar Bridges – Wide Receiver – Baltimore Ravens

Grambling State University

  1. Chester Rogers – Wide Receiver – Houston Texans

Jackson State University 

  1. James ‘The Problem’ Houston IV – Linebacker – Detroit Lions
  2. Daylen Baldwin – Wide Receiver  – Cleveland Browns
  3. Isaiah Bolden – Cornerback – New England Patriots 

Morgan State University 

  1. Josh Miles – Offensive Lineman – Arizona Cardinals

Norfolk State University

  1. De’Shaan Dixon – Defensive End – Jacksonville Jaguars
  2. Bobby Price – Defensive Back – Detroit Lions

North Carolina A&T University 

  1. Mac McCain – Cornerback – Philadelphia Eagles
  2. Brandon Parker – Offensive Tackle  – Las Vegas Raiders
  3. Darryl Johnson – Defensive End – Carolina Panthers

North Carolina Central University

  1. Nick Leverett – Center – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  2. Ryan McDaniel – Wide Receiver – Houston Texans

Prairie View A&M University 

  1. Storey Jackson – Linebacker – Dallas Cowboys
  2. Quinton Bell – Outside Linebacker – Atlanta Falcons
  3. KhaDarel Hodge – Wide Receiver – Atlanta Falcons

South Carolina State University

  1. Javon Hargrave – Defensive Tackle – Philadelphia Eagles
  2. Cobie Durant – Cornerback – Los Angeles Rams
  3. Darius ‘Shaq’ Leonard – Linebacker – Indianapolis Colts
  4. Joe Thomas – Linebacker – Chicago Bears
  5. Alex Taylor – Tackle – Cleveland Browns
  6. Roderick Perry – Defensive Tackle – Cleveland Browns
  7. Antonio Hamilton – Cornerback  – Arizona Cardinals

Southern University

  1. Danny Johnson – Safety – Washington Commanders
  2. Ja’Tyre Carter – Offensive Lineman – Chicago Bears

Tennessee State University

  1. Lachavious Simmons – Offensive Lineman – Chicago Bears

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 

  1. Terron Armstead – Offensive Tackle – Miami Dolphins

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