Spring 2025
Football Edition, Volume I
2024 HBCU DRAFT BOARD
No | Name | School | Pos | H/W | Bio |
1. | Carson Vinson | Alabama A&M | OT | 6’7, 306 | Baltimore Ravens |
2. | Aaron Smith | SC State | LB/S | 6’2, 225 | New York Jets |
3. | Robert McDaniel | Jackson State | S | 6’2, 213 | Washington Commanders |
4. | Elijah Williams | Morgan State | DL | 6’3, 270 | Minnesota Vikings |
5. | James Burgess | Alabama State | CB | 6’3, 190 | San Francisco 49ers |
6. | Irv Mulligan | Jackson State | RB | 5’10, 205 | New York Giants |
7. | Jamari Gassett | Florida A&M | WR | 5’10, 180 | HBCU Champ, SWAC Newcomer, runs great routes, excellent hands, hips, body control, playmaker, creates separation. 4.55/40, 124 rec., 1,674 yds., 10 TDs, 13.9 ypc. |
8. | Joaquin Davis | NC Central | WR | 6’4, 195 | Denver Broncos |
9. | Edwin Summerour | Alcorn State | CB | 5’11, 185 | All SWAC, Cover corner, stays in phase, great awareness, great hand-eye, agile, aggressive open field tackler. 81 solo, 2.5 TFL, 6 INT, 13 PD, 1 FF. |
10. | Nick Taiste | SC State | C | 6’2, 296 | FCS All-American, HBCU Champ, 3x All-MEAC, stout anchor for Top MEAC Offense. Inside technician with great feet, hands, strength, balance, initiates contact, stays connected, finishes. Excels in both run-pass, High IQ. |
11. | Isaac Anderson | Virginia Union | DL | 6’3, 280 | CIAA Champ, 2x All-CIAA, CIAA DPOY, Relentless interior playmaker, quick first step, sheds blockers, blows up plays in backfield, high motor, takes good pursuit angles. |
12. | Fred Stokes, Jr. | Prairie View | DL | 6’6, 265 | All-SWAC, Excellent size, length, pedigree. Quick first step, assortment of moves, keeps contain, relentless effort, disruptive, athletic. 4.76/40, 35.5” Vertical. 18 solo, 13 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 2 FF. |
13. | Kendall Bohler | Florida A&M | CB | 6’0, 192 | Denver Broncos |
14. | Daniel Richardson | Florida A&M | QB | 5’10, 180 | HBCU Legacy Bowl MVP, All-SWAC. Cerebral field general, pass first dual threat. Passed for 699 yds., 6 TDs in one game. 9,996 yds., 79 TDs. |
15. | Keshawn Toney | SC State | TE | 6’5, 230 | Cleveland Browns |
16. | Jalen Goss | Florida A&M | OL | 6’7, 285 | HBCU Champion, 2x All-SWAC, Florida State transfer, good length, arms. Excels at pass protection, good initial punch, stays connected, sinks hips, anchors, could move inside. |
17. | Quantez Mansfield | NC Central | DL | 6’3, 280 | Minnesota Vikings |
18. | Kenny Gallop | Howard | S | 5’11, 216 | Aeneas Williams Award, FCS All-American, MEAC DPOY, 2x All-MEAC, highly decorated defender, solid in both run-pass, tackling machine. Tremendous hustle, effort. 4.56/40. 205 solo, 16 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 2 INT, 3 FF. |
19. | Jaden Sutton | Delaware State | RB | 6’1, 218 | Delaware State |
20. | Kole Jones | NC Central | CB | 6’0, 185 | British Columbia Lions |
21. | Myles Crawley | Grambling | QB | 6’4, 216 | New York Giants |
22. | Jason Ivey | NC A&T | OL | 6’5, 285 | Cleveland Browns |
23. | Jada Byers | Virginia Union | RB | 5’7, 185 | 2x DII All-American, CIAA Champ, 3x CIAA OPOY, ultra productive, small back with great instincts, sets up blocks, gets downhill, great angles, workhorse. Plays better than metrics. 4.84/40, 8×225, 29” Vertical. 3,334 yds., 37 TDs, 6.4 avg. |
24. | Jayden Broughton | SC State | Edge | 6’2, 235 | All-MEAC, 2x HBCU Champ, All-SIAC. Keeps contain, strong against run, excels at speed. 4.67/40, 77 solo, 48 TFL, 26.5 sacks, 7 FF. |
25. | Shi Gaskin | Fayetteville State | DL | 6’3, 230 | All-CIAA, High motor edge with multiple pass rush moves.Takes good pursuit angles, relentless playmaker. 47 solo, 24 TFL, 12.5 TFL, 6 FF. |
26. | Evan Henry | Jackson State | OL | 6’4, 324 | HBCU Champ, 2x All-SWAC, Interior mauler, anchored 161 ypg. rushing offense, active feet, creates leverage, balanced in pass protect, stays connected. 5.35/40. |
27. | Kisean Johnson | Alabama State | WR | 6’0, 209 | Baltimore Ravens |
28. | Michael Todd | Fayetteville State | OL | 6’5, 295 | 3x All-CIAA, Great size, length, anchor top CIAA offense. Good first step, quick feet, qmaintains leverage, athletic, gets to next level. Good punch, hands, stays connected. |
29. | Cam Johnson | SC State | OL | 6’4, 300 | All-MEAC, Good strength, initial punch, strong hands, stones rushers, stays connected, mauler. 5.38/40, 24×225, 23.5 Vertical. |
30. | Eric Phoenix | SC State | QB | 6’3, 205 | HBCU Champ, MEAC Champ, SIAC OPOY, MEAC OPOY. Cerebral field general, smooth operator, manages game, throws with patience, touch. Effective runner. 4.82/40, 32” Vertical. 7,003 yds., 52 TDs, 157.1 ypg. |
31. | Carlvainsky Decius | Morgan State | CB | 6’0, 190 | All-MEAC, all-around skillset, plays both run-pass well, good ball instincts, route recognition, break, good open field tackler. 64 solo, 7.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 INT, 13 PD, 1 TD. |
32. | Terron Mallory | Norfolk State | CB | 5’11, 190 | 2x All-MEAC, Cover corner, great hand-eye, return ability, stays in phase, closing speed, strong open field tackler. Great awareness, flashes stardom. Playmaker. 62 solo, 3 TFL, 7 INT, |
33. | Rico Dozier | Alabama State | LB | 5’11, 220 | All-SWAC, productive, stout inside run stuffer, physical read, react defender. Scrapes at good angles to avoid blockers. 130 solo, 23.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 2 FF. 4.65/40. |
34. | Treqwan Thomas | Alabama State | LB | 6’0, 236 | All-SWAC, Legacy Bowl MVP, High motor edge, plays with leverage, bend. Fends off bigger players with good hands, arm strength. 4.91/40, 14×225, 30″ Vertival. 51 solo, 29 TFL, 19 sacks, 7 FF. |
35. | Jordan White | Hampton | DB | 5’11, 190 | All-CAA, aggressive striker, plays in the box, enforcer, good athlete, good speed, route recognition, hands.51 solo, 5.5 TFL, 4 INT, 8 PD |
36. | Darius Fox | Howard | OL | 6’3, 305 | 2x All-MEAC, MEAC Champ, interior anchor, good feet, initial punch, sinks hips, clinches, mirrors defenders. 5.76/40, 21×225, 20″ Vertical. |
37. | Kasey Hawthorne | Howard | WR | 5’11, 195 | All-MEAC, Dynamic athlete, versatile, wildcat. Playmaker, runs great routes, hands, hips, instincts. 674 rush yds., 14 TDs, 146 rec., 1,689 yds., 11 TDs, 11.6 ypc. |
38. | Karon Prunty | NC A&T | CB | 6’2, 180 | All-Big South, Kansas transfer, Cover corner, good athlete, flashes stardom. 58 solo, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 10 PD. |
39. | Raymond Woodie | Bethune | DB | 6’0, 190 | All-SWAC, California, Florida State transfer, good versatile athlete, can play multiple positions, pedigree. 4 star high school athlete, No. 9 safety in danation per ESPN. 47 solo, 3.0 TFL, 1 INT, 2 PD. |
40. | Nana Asante | Morgan State | DE | 6’7, 225 | All-MEAC, Great length, wingspan, effort, can speed rush. Takes good angles in pursuit. 4.78/40, 16×225, 33.5” Vertical |
41. | Jalal Dean | Tennessee State | WR | 6’0, 190 | All-OVC, Tennessee Tech transfer, good hand-eye, athletic, runs crisp routes, makes contested catches. 103 rec., 1,331 yds., 8 TDs. |
42. | Tavarious Griffin | Alcorn State | TE | 6’2, 215 | All-SWAC, Versatile athlete with good frame, good hands, good blocker, running ability. H-back. 4.89/40, 6×225, 30″ Vertical |
43. | Benari Black | Johnson C. Smith | LB | 6’2, 215 | 3x All-CIAA, Highly productive, instinctive defender, plays on, off ball, can drop in coverage, excellent run stuffer. |
44. | Dejuan Bell | Fort Valley State | WR | 5’9, 160 | All-SIAC, Furman transfer, dynamic punt returner, return specialist, quick feet, good hands, decisive. 37 rec., 468 yds., 9 TDs |
45. | Travis Martin | Langston | DB | 6’3, 215 | All-SAC, good size- speed combo. Tall, agile, standout NAIA player. 4.56/40, 9×225, 34” Vertical. 47 solo, 5 TFL, 0.5 sacks, 10 INTs, 23 PD. |
HBCU Classic Sports
Top 10 WR/TE
1. | Jamari Gassett | Florida A&M |
1. | Joaquin Davis | NC Central |
3. | Keshawn Toney | SC State |
4. | Kisean Johnson | Alabama State |
5. | Jalal Dean | Tennessee State |
6. | Ahshaan Belcher | Shaw |
7. | Shemar Savage | Prairie View |
8. | Dejuan Bell | Ft. Valley State |
9. | Deshun Mitchell | Savannah State |
10. | Kameron King | Fayetteville State |
10. | Kasey Hawthorne | Howard |
HBCU Classic Sports
Top 10 DB
1. | Robert McDaniel | Jackson State |
2. | James Burgess | Alabama State |
3. | Edwin Summerour | Alcorn State |
4. | Kendall Bohler | Florida A&M |
5. | Kenny Gallop | Howard |
6. | Jordan White | Hampton |
7. | Kole Jones | NC Central |
8. | Terron Mallory | Norfolk State |
9. | Carlvainsky Decius | Morgan State |
10. | Raymond Woodie III | Bethune |
10. | Travis Martin | Langston |
Mel Blount, CB
Southern University
Jerry Rice, WR
Mississippi Valley State
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