Standing head: WHO ARE THE BEST PERFORMERS IN BLACK COLLEGE SPORTS
Black College Players on 2026 NFL Training Camp Rosters
| NO. | NAME | POS | YRS | HBCU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARIZONA CARDINALS | ||||
| ATLANTA FALCONS (1) | ||||
| 19 | Chris Blair | WR | 3 | Alcorn State |
| BALTIMORE RAVENS (2) | ||||
| 76 | Carson Vinson | OT | 2 | Alabama A&M |
| 67 | Corey Bullock | C/G | 2 | NC Central / Maryland |
| BUFFALO BILLS (2) | ||||
| 76 | Da’Metrius Weatherspoon | OT | R | Howard / Syracuse |
| 27 | Ian Wheeler | RB | 2 | Howard |
| CAROLINA PANTHERS (2) | ||||
| 65 | Ja’Tyre Carter | G | Southern | |
| 53 | Claudin Cherelus | LB | 4 | Alcorn State |
| CHICAGO BEARS | ||||
| CINCINNATI BENGALS (1) | ||||
| 6 | Bryan Cook | S | 5 | Howard / Cincinnati |
| CLEVELAND BROWNS (2) | ||||
| 2 | Shedeur Sanders | QB | 2 | Jackson State / Colorado |
| 71 | Tytus Howard | OT/G | 8 | Alabama State |
| DALLAS COWBOYS (5) | ||||
| 14 | Markquese Bell | S/LB | 5 | Florida A&M |
| 2 | Cobie Durant | CB | 5 | SC State |
| 53 | James Houston IV | EDGE | 5 | Jackson State |
| 58 | Isaiah Land | EDGE/LB | 3 | Florida A&M |
| 51 | Nick Leverett | G/C | 5 | NC Central / Rice |
| DENVER BRONCOS | ||||
| DETROIT LIONS (2) | ||||
| 48 | Erick Hunter | LB | Morgan State | |
| 74 | Melvin Priestly | OL | Grambling State / Illinois | |
| GREEN BAY PACKERS (1) | ||||
| 98 | Javon Hargrave | DT | 11 | SC State |
| HOUSTON TEXANS (1) | ||||
| 17 | Brandon Codrington | CB/RS | 3 | NC Central |
| INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (1) | ||||
| 90 | Grover Stewart | DT | 10 | Albany State |
| JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (4) | ||||
| 12 | Travis Hunter | WR/CB | 2 | Jackson State / Colorado |
| 33 | Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 2 | NC A&T / Virginia Tech |
| 30 | J’Mari Taylor | RB | R | NC Central / Virginia |
| 66 | Ricky Lee | OT | 3 | NC A&T |
| KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | ||||
| LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | ||||
| LOS ANGELES RAMS (1) | ||||
| 19 | Xavier Smith | WR/RS | 3 | Florida A&M |
| MIAMI DOLPHINS (2) | ||||
| 83 | Kevin Coleman Jr. | WR | R | Jackson State / Missouri |
| 71 | Kion Smith | OT | 4 | Fayetteville State |
| MINNESOTA VIKINGS (2) | ||||
| 99 | Elijah Williams | DL | 2 | Morgan State |
| 48 | Jacob Roberts | LB | R | NC A&T / Wake Forest |
| NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (2) | ||||
| 21 | Karon Prunty | CB | R | NC A&T / Wake Forest |
| 26 | Terrell Jennings | RB | 2 | Florida A&M |
| NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (1) | ||||
| 68 | Torricelli Simpkins III | G/C | 2 | NC Central / South Carolina |
| NEW YORK GIANTS | ||||
| NEW YORK JETS | ||||
| PHILADELPHIA EAGLES | ||||
| PITTSBURGH STEELERS | ||||
| SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (1) | ||||
| 60 | Brandon Parker | OT | 9 | NC A&T |
| SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (2) | ||||
| 27 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 4 | Fort Valley State |
| 35 | Eric Fuller | CB | R | Arkansas–Pine Bluff / Toledo |
| TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | ||||
| TENNESSEE TITANS (1) | ||||
| 25 | Joshua Williams | CB | 5 | Fayetteville State |
| WASHINGTON COMMANDERS (4) | ||||
| 22 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | 2 | Alabama State / Arizona |
| 73 | Trent Scott | OT | 9 | Grambling State |
| 34 | Antonio Hamilton Sr. | CB | 11 | SC State |
| 47 | Robert McDaniel | DB | 2 | Jackson State |
Photo labels accompanying the Stat Corner: Codrington — Cook — Durant — Hargrave
Photo labels under subhead “BLACK COLLEGE NFL VETS ON NEW TEAMS”: Howard — Leverett — Williams — Wilson
2026 SIAC Football Preseason Predictions
2026 SIAC Football Predicted Order of Finish
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
| 1. | Edward Waters |
| 2. | Benedict |
| 3. | Tuskegee |
| 4. | Albany State |
| 5. | Kentucky State |
| 6. | Allen |
| 7. | Miles |
| 8. | Fort Valley State |
| 9. | Savannah State |
| 10. | Clark Atlanta |
| 11. | Central State |
| 12. | Morehouse |
| 13. | Lane |
2026 Preseason All-SIAC Football Selections
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Johntarrious Thomas, Sr., RB Edward Waters
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Trevon French, Jr., LB, Edward Waters
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
| Pos. | Player |
|---|---|
| OL | Chance Bush*, Jr., Allen |
| OL | Isaiah Turner*, R-Sr., Benedict. |
| OL | Zyrus Craft*, Gr., Allen |
| OL | Isaih Richardson*, R-So., Benedict |
| OL | Jason Miller*, Sr., Benedict |
| TE | Michael Bowman*, R-Jr., Allen |
| WR | Darius Cyprian*, Sr., Kentucky State |
| WR | EJ Hall*, R-So., Tuskegee . |
| RB | Johntarrious Thomas*, Sr., Edeward Waters |
| RB | David Smith, R-Jr., Benedict |
| QB | Xzavier Jackson, So., Clark Atlanta |
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
| Pos. | Player |
|---|---|
| DL | Derrick Drayton*, R-Sr., Albany State |
| DL | Jaiden Cleveland, Jr., Clark Atlanta |
| DL | Zach Underwood, R-So., Morehouse. |
| DL | Masiah Wells, Gr., Tuskegee |
| LB | Trevon French*, Jr., Edward Waters |
| LB | Bishop Blakely, Sr., Central State |
| LB | Sean Johnson, Sr., Morehouse |
| DB | Travion Searcy*, Sr., Central State |
| DB | Aeron Gresham*, R-Jr., Allen |
| DB | Lawrence McConnell, Sr., Kemticky State |
| DB | Aykenon Rodgers, Jr., Edward Waters |
| PK | Lorcan Ryans*, Sr., Tuskegee Senior |
| P | Elan Hall, Sr., Fort Valley State |
| PR | Donte Curry Jr.*, Jr., Fort Valley State |
| KR | Cameron Watts*, Sr., Albany State |
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
| Pos. | Player |
|---|---|
| OL | Censere Wright*, Sr., Fort Valley State |
| OL | Adam Badwan, Sr., Kentucky State |
| OL | Christopher Allen, So., Morehouse |
| OL | Ashton Morris, Sr., Allen |
| OL | Theodis Collins, So., Morehouse |
| TE | Fatoma Paulk, Jr., Edward Waters |
| WR | Eric Stephens, R-So., Morehouse |
| WR | J.T. Pendleton, Sr., Fort Valley State |
| RB | Johnny Morris, , Gr., Tuskegee |
| RB | Micheal Cabellero, Sr., Fort Valley State |
| QB | Miles Scott, Sr., Morehouse |
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
| Pos. | Player |
|---|---|
| DL | Javontae Cooper, R-Sr., Miles |
| DL | Jordan Diggins, Sr., Kentucky State |
| DL | Luca Chuecos, R-Jr., Morehouse |
| DL | Jaevin Jenkins, So., Edward Waters |
| LB | Kendrick Curry, Jr., Kentucky State |
| LB | Stephen Rowser, Jr., Morehouse |
| LB | Elijah Henderson, Sr., Kentucky State |
| DB | Jeremiah Malbroue, Jr., Lane |
| DB | Trei’Shaun Sanders, So., Central State |
| DB | Joshua Maye, Sr., Morehouse |
| DB | Tray Blackmon Jr. Kentucky State |
| PK | Logan Karwacki, So., Benedict |
| P | Seve Spruill, Sr., Morehouse |
| PR | Cameron Watts*, Sr., Albany State |
| KR | Chry’shawn Sellers, So., Clark Atlanta |
