A pair of former HBCU operating backs put forth standout performances because the Inexperienced Bay Packers opened its preseason run with a 23-10 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Former Johnson C. Smith and Fort Valley State again Emanuel Wilson led the workforce with a game-high 67 speeding yards on 13 makes an attempt and a landing. He additionally returned the Packers’ solely kickoff for 28 yards.
Final 12 months, the 2023 SIAC Participant of the 12 months made the Packers roster in his rookie season off a robust Preseason wherein he led all groups in speeding.
Wilson performed 9 video games in his rookie marketing campaign, speeding for 121 complete yards on 26 makes an attempt. This contains 36 speeding yards on 12 makes an attempt within the Packers’ two postseason video games.
A sneaky transfer by @1kEmanuelWilson for the primary down after which some 💨
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— NFL (@NFL) August 10, 2024
In the meantime, former Alcorn State operating again Jarveon Howard noticed his first NFL motion, speeding for 44 yards on eight makes an attempt.
Howard performed his final two collegiate seasons at Alcorn State after transferring to the workforce from Syracuse.
He recorded 2,048 speeding yards and scored 19 touchdowns in 22 video games being named to the All-SWAC First Group annually.
Jarveon Howard off to a superb begin, 1st profession recreation (8 carries 44 yards 5.5 AVG) #passionhasnooffseason ⏳⏳ pic.twitter.com/xcMDNjj4yC
— 🏆championrow🏆 (@championrow) August 10, 2024
Each Howard and Wilson will struggle for a spot on the Inexperienced Bay Packers on a depth chart that additionally options two-time Professional Bowler Josh Jacobs.
