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Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Black College Football Hall of Fame makes major announcement
Under the glowing lights of the College Football Hall of Fame, the heartbeat of HBCU football history just got stronger. On June 7th, the Black College Football Hall of Fame will welcome its Class of 2025 during its 16th Annual Induction Ceremony in Atlanta. Presented by the Atlanta Falcons and hosted by NFL Network's Steve Wyche—a proud Howard University alum—the event continues to be a crown jewel celebration of HBCU excellence. Advertisement Honoring Legends Who Shaped the Game This year's inductees span generations, reflecting the depth of talent that HBCUs have contributed to football. While the full class list is set to be formally introduced during the ceremony, early anticipation is already building across alumni bases and fan forums. These men and coaches not only dominated on the field but also inspired off it—paving the way for stars like Walter Payton and Jerry Rice, both HBCU greats and NFL Hall of Famers. Celebrating Present-Day Stars with Deep HBCU Roots The event isn't just about the past—it's about the future, too. Jada Byers, the electrifying running back from Virginia Union University, will receive the 2024 Deacon Jones Trophy as Black College Football Player of the Year. Byers rushed for 1,279 yards and 13 touchdowns last season, showing the world that elite talent is thriving at HBCUs. Meanwhile, LA Rams cornerback Cobie Durant, a South Carolina State product, will be honored as the 2024 Pro Player of the Year. Durant racked up 9 passes defended and 2 interceptions in 2023. Former South Carolina State defensive back Cobie Durant© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images A Star-Studded Celebration of Black College Excellence Advertisement Over 30 past inductees will attend the ceremony, alongside NFL alumni, HBCU coaches, and top media figures. It's more than just a night of awards—it's a reunion, a statement of legacy, and a reminder that Black college football continues to pulse with pride, power, and purpose. Related: HBCU star makes major announcement in power move to Big Ten The Legacy Lives On Whether you're a proud alum or a die-hard fan of the game, this year's induction ceremony is a reminder: Black college football isn't just history—it's heritage. Related: NBA legend and HBCU trailblazer dies at 88 Related: Former Gatorade National Player of the Year turns heads with HBCU transfer
USA Today
17-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Rams have been wildly successful on Day 3 of the NFL Draft since 2015
Rams have been wildly successful on Day 3 of the NFL Draft since 2015 The bread and butter of the Los Angeles Rams' draft prowess has come on the Day 3 of the NFL Draft. While the Rams sacrificed early-round picks in their pursuit of a Super Bowl, L.A. found diamonds in the rough all over the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds. FTN Fantasy ranked the Rams as the fifth-most successful team on Day 3 of the draft over the past 10 years. They've made 65 picks since 2015 who've played in 2,317 games for the Rams with three total Pro Bowls. While that's not a lot of accolades, you have to remember these are late-round picks that rarely stick around in the league, let alone one team. But for the Rams, they've add highly impactful players in recent years. Puka Nacua in fifth-round in 2023 is the biggest, but 2022 was also incredible after the Rams added Cobie Durant in the fourth, Kyren Williams in the fifth and Quentin Lake in the sixth. Even Tyler Higbee, a 2016 fourth-rounder, is still the team's top tight end and heads into 2025 as a key offensive contributor. There certainly have been a lot of busts, but that comes with the territory over Day 3 picks. The Rams will make four of their eight picks on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft — one in the fourth and three in the sixth round. While those could be used as bargaining chips to move up or add veterans, it's also another great opportunity to bring in low-risk, high-reward players that other franchises may have missed.
