The 2024 NFL Draft has come and gone with out a single HBCU participant chosen in 257 picks. This marks the primary time since 2020 that no Black Faculty soccer participant was taken.
They may now transfer on to the following step, which is seeking to be acquired within the undrafted free-agent market.
Listed below are the gamers who obtained the decision and the place they may play.
Grambling State DE Sundiata Anderson, Seattle Seahawks
Grambling State defensive lineman Sundiata Anderson was one of many extra stunning gamers who didn’t hear their identify known as within the draft.
Anderson is heading out west, signing with the Seattle Seahawks.
The previous Tiger performed 5 full seasons with the staff (not together with the 2021 spring season), placing up 136 complete tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss, 14.0 sacks, 4 compelled fumbles, and two passes defended.
North Carolina Central DB Brandon Codrington, New York Jets (minicamp invite)
North Carolina Central defensive again Brandon Codrington is taking his numerous talent set to the NFL and has obtained an invitation to the New York Jets rookie minicamp.
Codrington just isn’t solely a participant who could make an influence on the defensive aspect of the ball, recording 93 profession tackles and ten go breakups, however he’s additionally a robust asset on particular groups as a return specialist.
He scored 4 return touchdowns in his profession, together with three on punts, averaging almost 16.5 yards per try on 130 complete makes an attempt.
The previous Eagle was named to 2 All-MEAC groups, together with in 2021, when he was named to the primary staff.
North Carolina A&T WR Taymon Cooke, New York Jets (minicamp invite)
Taymon Cooke will likely be representing the Aggies within the NFL as he participates within the New York Jets rookie minicamp.
Cooke transferred to North Carolina A&T in 2019 from Marshall College, doubling as a risk within the receiving and return sport.
This previous season, he had his breakout yr as a kick returner, averaging 34.2 yards on 16 makes an attempt, scoring three touchdowns, and being named to the All-CAA First Crew.
Howard OT Anim Dankwah, Philadelphia Eagles
Anim Dankwah will look to make an influence within the NFC East as he indicators on with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Measuring a large 6’8, 362 kilos, Dankwah was a distinction maker for the Bison, being chosen to 2 All-MEAC First Groups and an All-MEAC Second Crew in his 4 seasons.
This included a 2023 season wherein he helped the Bison clinch its first outright MEAC title since 1993, securing a spot within the Celebration Bowl.
Benedict QB Aeneas Dennis, Pittsburgh Steelers (minicamp invite)
The primary quarterback to listen to his identify known as is Benedict’s Aeneas Dennis, who will look to make his mark on the Metal Metropolis by receiving a rookie minicamp invite from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Dennis performed one season with the Tigers, transferring to the staff from Shorter College. He helped lead the staff to its second straight undefeated common season and SIAC championship.
The previous Tiger completed with 3,098 passing yards, finishing 63% of his passes and scoring 23 touchdowns. He additionally added 244 speeding yards on 66 makes an attempt and scored three touchdowns.
Virginia State CB Willie Drew, Carolina Panthers
Virginia State cornerback Willie Drew is the primary Division II participant to get a name from an NFL staff, signing with the Carolina Panthers.
Drew performed three seasons at Virginia State, transferring to the staff in 2021 from James Madison.
He amassed 99 complete tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 11 interceptions, 39 passes defended, a compelled fumble, and a fumble restoration.
In 2023, he was named the CIAA Defensive Participant of the 12 months.
South Carolina State DL Patrick Godbolt, New York Jets (minicamp invite)
The South Carolina State to NFL pipeline provides another participant to the checklist, with Patrick Godbolt fielding an invitation from the New York Jets minicamp.
In his 4 seasons with South Carolina State, Godbolt was named to a few All-MEAC groups, together with two First Crew choices.
He helped lead the Bulldogs to the Celebration Bowl in 2021 producing 5 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sacks, and a compelled fumble within the sport.
South Carolina State DE Jeblonski Inexperienced, Indianapolis Colts (minicamp invite)
Goldbolt just isn’t the one South Carolina State consultant making his method to the NFL. Jeblonski Inexperienced is ready to take part within the Indianapolis Colts rookie minicamp.
Inexperienced performed 5 seasons with the Bulldogs and was additionally a member of the 2021 staff that received the Celebration Bowl.
It was within the 2021 season that Inexperienced was named to the All-MEAC First Crew.
Texas Southern OG Aidan Hemphill, Indianapolis Colts (minicamp invite)
Becoming a member of Inexperienced in Indianapolis is Texas Southern offensive guard Aidan Hemphill, who has been invited to the staff’s rookie minicamp.
Hemphill performed a pivotal position on a 2022 Texas Southern offense that ranked fourth within the SWAC in scoring and third in speeding.
Alcorn State RB Jarveon Howard, Inexperienced Bay Packers
For the second yr in a row, the Inexperienced Bay Packers signed an HBCU operating again as an undrafted free agent, choosing up Jarveon Howard from Alcorn State.
Howard transferred to Alcorn from Syracuse, taking part in his ultimate two seasons with the staff.
He compiled 2,048 speeding yards on 403 makes an attempt and scored 19 touchdowns, being named to the All-SWAC First Crew annually.
Delaware State RB Michael Chris-Ike, New York Jets (minicamp invite)
One other operating again making his method to the following stage is Delaware State’s Michael Chris-Ike, who’s getting a rookie minicamp invite from the New York Jets.
Born in Ontario, Canada, Ike had been with Delaware State since 2018, aside from the 2019 season, which he missed.
The 225-pound operating again completed his profession with 724 speeding yards and scored 5 speeding touchdowns.
Florida A&M RB Terrell Jennings, New England Patriots (minicamp invite)
Longtime Florida A&M operating again will get his shot to play within the NFL when he travels to Foxborough to participate within the New England Patriots rookie minicamp.
The longest-tenured Rattler to get an NFL name, Jennings had been with the staff since 2019. He completed his profession with 1,754 speeding yards scoring 24 touchdowns including 19 receptions for 163 yards and a landing.
Jennings had one of the best season of his profession this previous yr, producing 673 speeding yards and 10 touchdowns.
Florida A&M LB Isaiah Main, New Orleans Saints (minicamp invite)
The reigning SWAC Defensive Participant of the 12 months has made his method to the NFL as Isaiah Main will take part within the New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp.
Main transferred to Florida A&M in 2022 from Independence Neighborhood Faculty and made a direct influence upon arrival.
He put up 189 complete tackles, 26.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, two interceptions, seven passes defended, and two fumble recoveries. He was named to the All-SWAC First Crew annually.
The previous SWAC DPOY put the ending touches on the Rattlers’ Celebration Bowl victory, recording the game-winning interception.
Winston-Salem State WR RJ Mobley, Chicago Bears (minicamp invite)
Following a formidable displaying on the HBCU Mix, RJ Mobley will look to make the same impression as he gears up for the Chicago Bears rookie minicamp.
Transferring to Winston-Salem State from Wingate in 2022, Mobley completed with 1,040 receiving yards on 64 receptions and scored 12 touchdowns in his two seasons with the staff.
He was chosen to the All-CIAA First Crew this previous season.
Florida A&M QB Jeremy Moussa, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (minicamp invite)
Jeremy Moussa was the primary participant from the defending SWAC champions to get an NFL name, receiving a rookie minicamp invite from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Moussa performed two seasons with the Rattlers, transferring from the College of Vanderbilt in 2022.
The 2023 SWAC Offensive Participant of the 12 months handed for five,625 yards, finishing 58% of his passes and scoring 43 touchdowns. He additionally scored three speeding touchdowns and a receiving landing.
Moussa helped lead the Rattlers to its first SWAC championship and a win within the Celebration Bowl this previous yr.
Savannah State/North Carolina Central/Morgan State WR Treveyon Pratt, Tennessee Titans (minicamp invite)
Multi-HBCU participant Treveyon Pratt will get his alternative to show he’s NFL-ready when he takes on the Tennessee Titans rookie minicamp.
After beginning his profession at Savannah State the place he performed one season, Pratt went on to play three seasons at North Carolina Central earlier than ending his school run at Morgan State.
He had his breakout season with Morgan State catching 25 passes for 357 yards and scoring three touchdowns.
Bethune-Cookman/Florida A&M WR Marcus Riley, New York Jets
Rounding out the checklist of SWAC champion Florida A&M Rattlers, who will get their shot within the NFL, is extensive receiver Marcus Riley, who signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets.
Riley transferred to Bethune-Cookman in 2019 from Louisville, the place he performed three seasons with the staff earlier than ending his school profession with Florida A&M.
He compiled 108 receptions for 1,579 receiving yards and scored 11 touchdowns in his time with each groups. He was additionally an asset within the return sport for the Rattlers, with 342 kick return yards on 11 makes an attempt, scoring a landing.
North Carolina A&T OT Tairiq Stewart, New England Patriots (minicamp invite)
North Carolina A&T offensive deal with Tairiq Stewart will get his shot on the professional stage, receiving a rookie minicamp invite from the New England Patriots.
The 6’6, 300-pound offensive lineman transferred to the Aggies in 2021 from ASA Brooklyn.
Stewart was named to the All-Massive South First Crew in 2022, anchoring an offensive line that gave up the fewest sacks within the convention.
He was additionally named to the All-CAA Second Crew this previous yr.
Morgan State DB Jordan Toles, Baltimore Ravens
Morgan State defensive again Jordan Toles stays in Allure Metropolis, signing an undrafted free agent take care of the Baltimore Ravens.
A Baltimore native, Toles performed two seasons at Morgan State, transferring to the staff from Louisiana State College.
He compiled 114 complete tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, 4 interceptions, seven passes defended, three compelled fumbles, and two blocked kicks in his time with the Bears.
Toles was chosen to the All-MEAC First Crew within the 2023 season.
Alabama State CB Mikey Victor, New England Patriots.
Becoming a member of fellow SWAC cornerback Isaiah Bolden in Foxborough is Alabama State nook Mikey Victor, who’s signing with the New England Patriots.
Victor completed with 55 complete tackles, 1.0 tackles for loss, three interceptions, 21 passes defended, and a fumble restoration in two seasons taking part in for the Hornets.
He was named to the All-SWAC Second Crew within the 2023 season.
Morgan State LB Noah Washington, Minnesota Vikings (minicamp invite)
The second Morgan State defender to seek out his method to an NFL rookie minicamp is linebacker Noah Washington, who obtained an invitation from the Minnesota Vikings.
Washington performed this previous season with the Bears, transferring to the staff from Central Connecticut State.
He recorded 35 complete tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, three fumble recoveries, and three passes defended.
Howard RB Ian Wheeler, Chicago Bears
Making his method to the Windy Metropolis is former Howard operating again Ian Wheeler, signing with the Chicago Bears.
In his 4 seasons taking part in with the Bison, Wheeler was a twin risk within the backfield and on particular groups as a return specialist.
He posted 1,154 speeding yards and scored 14 touchdowns, including 23 receptions for 234 yards and a landing. He additionally produced 1,322 kickoff return yards on 52 makes an attempt and scored three touchdowns.
Wheeler was named to the All-MEAC Second Crew in his final three seasons.
Our HBCU undrafted free-agent tracker will likely be up to date as gamers signal.
