Comments on: Black College players prepare for NFL Draft

By: Ibn Tamir

Ibn Tamir — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:08:53 +0000

I went to Howard University…So I cannot forget the Super Bowl winning Colts who have #41 at safety, Antoine Bethea, starting and making plays for the Colts. Also if you look at the History of the NFL, some of the best have been from HBCU’s …

By: Dick Harris

Dick Harris — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:47:47 +0000

Roosevelt Williams was a product of Savannah State’s 98 1# Defense NCAA D II. Redshirted and played two years at State until Steve Wilks left. He than transferred to Tuskeegee and went 3rd round to the Bears.

By: Wreddawg3

Wreddawg3 — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:40:12 +0000

Tuskegee University alone has 2 starting DB’s in then NFL Frank Walker (Baltimore Ravens) and Drayton Florence (Jacksonville Jaguars). Anthony Mitchell (Retired – Superbowl Champion) and Roosevelt Williams formerly of the Chicago Bears. All of these DB’s went in a 4 year span of one another.

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:29:59 +0000

Our schools are doing well in the Pros, I think at least all teams but two had a player from an HBCU on its roster and total of at least 27 in the league. Donte’ Curry Morris Brown Carolina Panthers, Carey Scott Kentucky State (no longer in league. Several Clark Atl. Panthers over the years (the late Chuck Evans). Tavaris Jackson, ALA. State All the names may not be marque but the good thing is the players are getting a good look and are doing well.

By: JDSV

JDSV — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:49:18 +0000

Just want to address Toni Reynolds question and I do not believe that they draft from JR College’s at this time; It has to do with the rule that you cannot enter the draft until three (3) yrs after your High School graduating class has been out of High School.

By: Johnny Too Good

Johnny Too Good — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:48:40 +0000

Glad to see the HBCU athletes get some recognition, some of the NFL’s best talent was found at HBCU’s anybody remember Jerry Rice(Miss. Valley State) and Shannon Sharpe(Savannah State)?

Shout out to those Golden Rams down at Albany State!!

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:35:29 +0000

they are as good as it gets, some are at the schools to hone the craft because D1s wouldn’t give them a chance for varying reasons.

By: AH

AH — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:53:42 +0000

talent is talent. It doesn’t matter where these kids went to college if they can play a team is going to check them out. Now lets not have this same discussion next year if there are no pro days at any of the HBCU’s because that is just going to cheapen the accomplishments of these kids past and present.

By: wtls

wtls — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:51:58 +0000

They will do well. I’m happy they at least have the opportunity. Shannon Sharpe attended Savannah State, and he is a Hall of Fame TE. Big things can happen for these kids!

By: Toni Reynolds

Toni Reynolds — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:25:32 +0000

My son is attending a JR College at Louisburg College in North Caroline do you do any Drafting from any JR Colleges?