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Miami Herald
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Jackson State player quickly decides against transfer portal
Nathan Rembert, one of the most dynamic wide receivers in HBCU football, is officially staying put at Jackson State University after briefly entering the NCAA transfer portal. The First Team All-SWAC performer made headlines last week when he announced via social media that he intended to leave JSU, despite having completed spring practice with the Tigers. However, Rembert has now reversed course, signaling his commitment to remain in Jackson for the 2025 season. 'I will not be entering the transfer portal,' Rembert posted on Monday to his 'X' account. Rembert originally transferred to Jackson State from Mississippi Valley State University, where he delivered a breakout 2024 campaign. As a sophomore at MVSU, he recorded 70 receptions for 1,083 yards and four touchdowns, including a dominant performance against Florida A&M in which he posted seven catches for 130 yards and a score-helping lead his team to a shocking upset victory. After announcing his transfer to JSU on January 1, 2025, expectations soared. His speed, route-running, and ability to show up in big moments made him a prized addition to a Jackson State offense that already led the SWAC with 36.4 points per game in 2024. While Rembert's brief departure stirred uncertainty, his renewed commitment is a major win for JSU. His decision to remain with the program adds depth and explosiveness to an already dangerous receiving corps. With the 2025 season on the horizon, Rembert is poised to finally make his mark in a Tigers uniform-and this time, it should be one that shows up in the stat sheets. The post Jackson State player quickly decides against transfer portal appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
USA Today
21-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Auburn lands Florida A&M transfer James Ash from transfer portal
Auburn lands Florida A&M transfer James Ash from transfer portal Ash brings an All-SWAC resume to the Plains. Auburn football continues to address its need for defensive linemen by landing an experienced suitor with an All-SWAC background. One day after former Liberty defensive lineman Jay Hardy announced his return to Auburn, former Florida A&M defensive lineman James Ash shared that he will be joining the Tigers' roster from the transfer portal. Ash's decision to transfer to Auburn comes after a recent weekend visit to the Plains, according to Christian Clemente of Auburn Undercover. He has one season of eligibility remaining. Ash signed with Wake Forest as part of its 2020 recruiting class as a three-star defensive tackle. After failing to see any play time in Winston-Salem, Ash transferred to Florida A&M, where he became a star on the Rattlers' defensive front. In three seasons, Ash logged 86 tackles with 11 for loss and 2.5 sacks. He shattered personal records in 2024 by notching 44 tackles with 3.5 for loss and 2.5 sacks, which led him to earn a place on the All-SWAC second team. He registered a season-high nine tackles in FAMU's win over Southern in October and made a combined nine stops against the Rattlers' FBS opponents last season, Miami and Troy. Auburn's defensive line strengthens with the addition of Ash. Ash will join a room filled with young talent, including Keldric Faulk, Malik Blocton, and newcomer Malik Autry. Auburn will look to address key needs and fill them with top talent from the transfer portal, which will remain open until April 25. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
New York Times
22-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Which 2025 NFL Draft prospects stand out in this year's HBCU Legacy Bowl class?
There were 22 players representing 15 different HBCU schools on NFL rosters when training camp closed last season. However, none of those players heard their name called at the 2024 NFL Draft. Could the 2025 HBCU NFL Draft class break through? The HBCU's annual NFL Draft combine took place earlier this week in New Orleans, showcasing some of the league's top talent for the fourth straight year. Here's a look at some of the top performers from this year's event, which concludes with Saturday's HBCU Legacy Bowl (4 p.m. ET, NFL Network): GO DEEPER 2025 NFL Draft Big Board: Who are the top 100 prospects in this year's class? The 6-foot-4, 192-pound Davis had a combined 67 catches for 921 yards and 10 touchdowns over the last two seasons, and he was arguably the best athlete at this year's HBCU combine. Davis turned in a 4.44-second 40-yard dash with an impressive 1.49-second 10-yard split. He also notched a 40 1/2-inch vertical. An explosive, long athlete who can make plays in the air, Davis added more than 25 pounds of muscle during his time at NC Central. North Carolina Central WR Joaquin Davis followed up his strong HBCU Combine showing with a solid first practice for the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl. Davis will play for Team Gaither (MEAC, CIAA) Saturday, 4 ET, on NFL Network. — Steve Wyche (@wyche89) February 18, 2025 After rushing for nearly 700 yards in eight games last season, Mulligan (5-9, 198) delivered a 1,245-yard, 13-touchdown senior season for Jackson State. Mulligan's most impressive metric at the combine was the 1.51 10-split he had during his 4.58-second 40-yard dash. An explosive athlete with immediate burst, Mulligan forced 58 missed tackles last year for the Tigers — and a total of 140 during his college career. Mulligan also played 19 games games over parts of three years at Wofford, rushing for 1,318 yards prior to transferring to Jackson State. 🪓🪵 Irv Mulligan 🔥 #GuardTheeYard #TheeILove — Jackson State Football (@gojsutigersfb) October 22, 2024 Despite his less-than-desirable height for the position, Bohler (5-11, 193) ran a 4.53 with a 1.54 10-split and a 38-inch vertical (10-5 broad jump), showing off plenty of explosion to go with his solid length (75-inch wingspan). A competitive, well-rounded athlete who isn't afraid to hit, Bohler forced 13 incomplete passes in 2023. A two-time All-SWAC performer, Bohler was also on Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' back in August. He had a top squat of 560 pounds entering the season. Advertisement A Central Michigan transfer, the 6-5, 255-pound Stokes measured in with 33-inch arms (80.5-inch wingspan) and ran a 4.76 40 with a 1.60 10-yard split — that split number borders on elite for an edge. He added a 33 1/2-inch vertical and broad jump of 10 foot, 4 inches. Stokes had 3 1/2 sacks and 13 tackles for loss this past season at Prairie View A&M, his only year as a full-time contributor in college. He spent time with Central Michigan before transferring to Prairie View. GO DEEPER NFL beat writer mock draft 2025: Giants, Raiders secure their futures at QB Just 6-4, 287 Ivey nonetheless measured in with 35 5/8-inch arms, a near-86-inch wingspan and 10 1/2-inch hands — some of the most impressive measurements at the event. Ivey obviously is too thin to play up front in the NFL right away, but he moves well (5.16 40 with a 1.70 10-split) and put up 19 reps of 225 pounds on the bench. Mansfield (6-1, 281), but he ran a 4.94 40 (1.70 10-split) with a 32 1/2-inch vertical leap and 25 reps on the bench. Mansfield had 18 pressures up the middle last year for NC Central and was a disruptive force inside throughout his career. The 6-0, 189-pound Robiou (32-inch arms) recorded a 43-inch vertical jump to go along with a broad jump of 10 feet, 5 inches. A do-it-all safety last year at Howard, Robiou also worked in the slot. His explosion is hard to ignore. Other standouts: Tru Thompson, DT, Jackson State; Elijah Williams, DT, Morgan State; Jaden Sutton, RB, Delaware State; Jeremiah Pruitte, TE, Florida A&M Terrance Hollon, LB, Howard; Robert McDaniel, DB, Jackson State (Top photo of Irv Mulligan: Charles A. Smith / Jackson State University via Getty Images)
