Forward of the third annual HBCU Legacy Bowl, among the high gamers set to play in that recreation participated within the HBCU Mix.
Over 40 of the highest expertise set to play within the large recreation bought to offer quite a few professional scouts a style of what they’ll see come this Saturday.
Listed here are among the gamers that stood out.
Davius Richard QB, North Carolina Central
Two-time MEAC Offensive Participant of the Yr Davius Richard showcased why he’s deserving of consideration from professional scouts with a formidable Mix efficiency.
Whereas many anticipated Richard to place time within the 40-yard sprint, working a 4.5, it was his efficiency within the throwing drills that put him excessive.
THE HBCU COMBINE: 2-time MEAC Offensive Participant of the Yr @DaviusRichard from @NCCU_Football assesses his Day 1 efficiency with Scott Pioli and me @nflnetwork . Richard is without doubt one of the star gamers in Saturday’s @Allstate @HBCULegacyBowl pic.twitter.com/nCxAjOu0un
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) February 19, 2024
The Eagles quarterback confirmed nice footwork from underneath heart and confirmed off nice arm expertise, throwing to receivers in stride.
Having already acquired consideration from scouts earlier than the HBCU Mix, Richard’s inventory might undergo the roof with efficiency within the HBCU Legacy Bowl.
Jarveon Howard RB, Alcorn State
Measuring in at 5’10 and 215 kilos, Jarveon Howard not solely has the dimensions to be a professional working again, however he confirmed he has the abilities to take action as nicely.
Howard’s 4.46 40-yard sprint was simply considered one of many the reason why he was a spotlight amongst all working backs on the HBCU mix.
#HBCUCombine kicking off @HBCULegacyBowl week. Nice leap right here by @AlcornStateFB RB Jarveon Howard pic.twitter.com/OJzdmYHV3K
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) February 19, 2024
The Alcorn State product confirmed great explosiveness managed by his spectacular stability, shifting on command with out breaking stride.
This efficiency might go a good distance towards placing him on some professional groups’ radar.
Ladarius Owens RB, Texas Southern
Talking of working backs that needs to be on professional groups’ radar, Texas Southern’s Ladarius Owens adopted up on what was a record-breaking 2023 season with Mix efficiency.
He ran a formidable 4.44 within the 40-yard sprint, which was solely compounded by some nice work within the on-field drills.
Owens confirmed the good agility that led to his first-team All-SWAC choice final season and what might result in him being in an NFL coaching camp this spring.
R.J. Mobley WR, Winston-Salem State
Whereas guys akin to Taymon Cooke and Terrell Gardner made a splash at broad receiver, R.J. Mobley is a lesser-known identify who put his identify on the map.
Measuring 6-foot-3 and 210 kilos, Mobley has the dimensions to be a pro-level broad receiver, and he backs that up along with his abilities on the sphere.
Not solely does he have the pace, working a 4.42 within the 40-yard sprint, however he carried out nicely within the arms drill maneuvering by means of the sphere with nice effectivity.
Don’t be shocked to see him have a breakout efficiency on Saturday.
Loobert Denelus DL, Benedict
Don’t let his 5- foot-11, 280-plus pound body idiot you. There’s a cause why Loobert Denelus was a two-time SWAC Defensive Participant of the Yr.
For a person his measurement, Denelus strikes like a person 30 kilos lighter, performing nicely within the on-field drills with nice nimbleness and fluidity.
The Benedict product is, indisputably, a participant followers ought to have their eyes on within the HBCU Legacy Bowl.
Brandon Codrington DB, North Carolina Central
Having the ability to play a number of positions is a surefire option to put your self on the NFL’s radar, and Brandon Codrington resides proof of that.
Whereas Codrington was not among the many quickest 40 instances on the mix, nonetheless a stable 4.57, his on-field drills greater than made up for that.
The previous All-MEAC defensive again confirmed nice instincts, executing drills with fluency and ending the play along with his nice arms.
A lot in order that he had former NFL return specialist and NFL Community contributor Bucky Brooks imploring him to discover broad receiver drills.
John Huggins DB, Jackson State
In keeping with reviews from NFL Community, lots of the NFL scouts in attendance on the HBCU Mix had been there to see John Huggins particularly.
Huggins didn’t disappoint, working a 4.39 within the 40-yard sprint and showcasing his explosive protection abilities on the sphere.
Preliminary response… John Huggins had one of the best day!
He was High 3 in each drill. His explosiveness was most evident. @DraftHBCU | @HBCUNightly | @The__Bluebloods #HBCUCombine
— Gerald J. Huggins II, M.A. (@Coach_HugginsJr) February 19, 2024
The Jackson State defender is one other man with pro-friendly measurement who will garner the eye of professional scouts and will hear his identify known as within the NFL Draft.
