2022 HBCU Players' NFL Earnings, Rankings

Current HBCU colleges' and universities' rankings by active NFL players and their earnings

Kyle T. Mosley | Jul 26, 2022

Spotrac.com posted the current NFL College Tracker of active players and ranked their colleges and universities by earnings.

The 2021 HBCU National Champions South Carolina State Bulldogs sit at the top of the HBCUs' NFL rankings with seven players and over $75M in total contract earnings. Surprisingly, a SWAC lion roars at No. 2, and an OVC representative comes in at No. 3. SWAC teams maul and sting their way to No. 4 and 5 on the list.

Conference Totals:

SWAC (8),
MEAC (3),
CIAA (2),
OVC (1), SIAC (1), CAA/Big South (1)

HBCU Colleges' Active Players and Total Earnings

1. South Carolina State (MEAC): 7 players - $75,913,906

Javon Hargrave, DT, PHI - $30,419,256
Darius Leonard, ILB, IND - $29,445,064
Joe Thomas, OLB, CHI - $8,654,166
Antonio Hamilton, CB, ARI - $8,654,166
Temarrick Hemingway, TE, WAS - $2,138,502
Alex Taylor, T, CLE - $472,069
Decobie Durant, CB, LAR - (4 yr, $4,164,340) 2022 NFL Draftee

Terron Armstead — Credit: Miami Dolphins

2. University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff (SWAC): 2 Players - $70,156,558

Terron Armstead, LT, MIA - $68,101,026
Jamie Gillan, P, NYG - $2,055,532

3. Tennessee State (OVC): 2 Players - $12,716,122

Anthony Levine, SS, BAL - $11,424,664
Lachavious Simmons, T, CHI - $1,269,237

Dec 23, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Chester Rogers (80) runs with the ball after making a catch against the San Francisco 49ers at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

4. Grambling State (SWAC): 4 Players - $11,068,831

Chester Rogers, WR, TEN - $5,885,000
Trenton Scott, G, PIT - $3,654,150
Montrel Meander, S, CLE - $1,349,081
David Moore, G, CLE - $11,068,831

Oct 24, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

5. Alabama State (SWAC): 1 Player - $10,260,396

Tytus Howard, T, HOU - $10,260,396

6. North Carolina A&T (CAA): 3 Players - $8,718,052

Brandon Parker, T, LV - $5,436,858
Darryl Johnson, DE, CAR - $2,681,061
Mac McCain, CB, PHI - $600,133

Aug 29, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

7. Alcorn State (SWAC): 1 Player - $2,940,042

Khadarel Hodge, WR, ATL - $2,940,042

8. Virginia State (CIAA): 1 Player - $2,872,323

Trenton Cannon, RB, TEN - $2,872,323

Mar 4, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Southern A&M offensive lineman Ja'Tyre Carter (OL05) goes through drills during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

9. Southern (SWAC): 2 Players - $2,418,091

Danny Johnson, CB, WAS - $2,418,091
Ja'Tyre Carter, G, CHI (4 yr, $3,769,312) 2022 NFL Draftee

10. Morgan State (MEAC): 2 Players - $2,272,046

Joshua Miles, T, ARI - $2,106,446
Tyrone Wheatley Jr., T, LV - $165,600

11. Norfolk State (MEAC): 2 Players - $1,047,102

Bobby Price, S, DET - $1,047,102
De’Shaan Dixon, OLB, JAC (3 yr, $2,572,000)

12. Prairie View A&M (SWAC): 2 Players - $708,914

Quinton Bell, OLB, ATL - $708,914
Jared Scott, TE, CAR (3-yr, $2,560,000)

Joshua Williams, DB; Courtesy: Fayetteville State Athletics

13. Fayetteville State (CIAA): 2 Players - $183,100

Kion Smith, T, MIA - $183,100
Joshua Williams, CB, KC (4-yr, contract: $4,326,260) 2022 NFL Draftee

Rookie LB James Houston; Credit: Detroit Lions

14. Jackson State (SWAC): 1 Player

James Houston, LB, DET (Contract terms not released) 2022 NFL Draftee

FAMU Safety Markquese Bell; Credit: Kyle T. Mosley, HBCU Legends; Nov. 27, 2021; Hammond, LA

15. Florida A&M (SWAC): 1 Player - $2,560,000

Markquese Bell, DB, DAL (3-yr contract: '22-$705K, '23-$870K, '24-$985K)

16. Fort Valley State (SIAC): 1 Player

Shemar Bridges, WR, BAL (Contract terms not released)

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Published Jul 26, 2022

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