BTW HBCU Sports Podcast: Coach Steward's Top-10 HBCU 2023 NFL Draft Prospects 1.0

Professional scout and former head coach Daryl Steward delivers his first installment of the Top-10 HBCU 2023 NFL Draft Prospects.

Kyle T. Mosley | Jan 22, 2023

BTW HBCU Sports Podcast: Coach Steward's Top-10 HBCU 2023 NFL Draft Prospects 1.0 /

Professional scout and former head coach Daryl Steward delivers his first installment of the Top-10 HBCU 2023 NFL Draft Prospects.

Kyle T. Mosley (HBCU Legends) and Coach Steward will be covering the Reese's Senior Bowl, HBCU Combine, and HBCU Legacy Bowl onsite in February and March.

COACH STEWARD'S TOP-10 HBCU PROSPECTS

Dec. 3, 2022; Aubrey Miller Jr. leaving the field after the coin toss at the 2022 SWAC Football Championship game versus Southern University. Credit: Kyle A. Mosley, HBCU Legends

Jackson State Tigers linebacker Aubrey Miller during warmups before the 2022 SWAC Football Championship Game in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. © Kyle A. Mosley for HBCU Legends

JSU linebacker Aubrey Miller Jr. (45) goes after Southern running back Karl Ligon (19) in Jackson Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Tcl Jsu Southern; Credit: © Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK

Sep 4, 2022; Miami, Florida, US; Jackson State Tigers linebacker Aubrey Miller Jr. (45) runs the ball against the Florida A&M Rattlers during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 4, 2022; Miami, Florida, US; Jackson State Tigers linebacker Aubrey Miller Jr. (45) celebrates his touch down with team mates against the Florida A&M Rattlers during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

University of Louisiana-Monroe's Chandler Rogers is stopped by Jackson State University's Aubrey Miller Jr. during their game at Malone Stadium in Monroe, La., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. Tcl Jsuvulm14 Credit:© Eric Shelton/Clarion Ledger via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Jackson State linebacker Aubrey Miller, Jr., (45) and defensive lineman Jaumonie Crain (96) stop Alabama State running back Ezra Gray (20) in second half action at Hornet Stadium on the ASU campus in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday March 20, 2021. Asu51; © Mickey Welsh / Advertiser via Imagn Content Services, LLC

1. Aubrey Miller Jr., Jackson State, LB

Height: 6-2
Weight: 225 lb.
Projected: 1st-4th Round
Projected Teams: Houston Texans, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints
Player Comparison: James Harrison

2. Shaquan Davis, South Carolina State, WR

Height: 6-5
Weight: 210 lb.
Projected: 1st-3rd Round
Projected Teams: Carolina Panthers New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Player Comparison: Tee Higgins

3. Isaiah Land, Florida A&M, DE/LB

Height: 6-5
Weight: 230 lb.
Projected: 3rd-7th Round
Projected Teams: Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Seattle Seahawks
Player Comparison: Arden Key

4. Amin Dankwah, Howard, OL

Height: 6-8
Weight: 355 lb.
Projected: 3rd-6th Round
Projected Teams: Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts
Player Comparison: Tony Boselli

Bethune Cookman University's big tight end Kemari Averett #1 rumbles down field, Saturday September 24, 2022 as the Grambling State defenders give chase at Daytona Stadium. Dtb Bcu Football 1; Credit:© David Tucker / USA TODAY NETWORK

5. Kamari Averett, Bethune-Cookman, TE

Height: 6-8
Weight: 350 lb.
Projected: 3rd-6th Round
Projected Teams: New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Bucs, Jacksonville Jaguars
Player Comparison: Darren Waller

6. Dejaun "Nugget" Warren (aka "The Glove"),Jackson State, DB

Height: 6-1
Weight: 185 lb.
Projected: 4th-7th Round
Projected Teams: New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers
Player Comparison: Charles Woodson

7. Jordan Lewis, Southern University, DE/LB

Height: 6-4
Weight: 235 lb.
Projected: 4th-7th Round
Projected Teams: New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals
Player Comparison: Julius Peppers

8. Antoine Murray, Howard University, WR

Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 lb.
Projected: 5th-7th, UDFA
Projected Teams: Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears
Player Comparison: Joe Horn, Steve Smith Sr.

9. Claudin Cherelus Alcorn State, LB

Height: 6-2
Weight: 230 lb.
Projected: 4th-7th Round, UDFA
Projected Teams: New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins
Player Comparison: Patrick Williams, Demario Davis

Mark Evans II and Jessie Evans; Courtesy Mark Evans II

July 21, 2022; Mark Evans II, UAPB offensive tackle interviews with Kyle T. Mosley of HBCU Legends at the SWAC Football Media Day in Birmingham, Alabama at the Birmingham-Sheraton Hotel. Credit: Kyle T. Mosley, HBCU Legends

Mark Evans II, Willie Roaf Award winner; Credit: Little Rock Touchdown Club

Willie Roaf (left) and Mark Evans II (right) - Willie Roaf Award winner; Credit: Little Rock Touchdown Club

10. Mark Evans II, Arkansas Pine-Bluff, OL

Height: 6-5
Weight: 300 lb.
Projected: 3rd-7th Round
Projected Teams: Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints
Player Comparison: Trent Williams,

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I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019. Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four. My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances: WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert), KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews: Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns. For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me: