HBCU Football Players Land On Phil Steele FCS All-American Teams

The Phil Steele All-American Team has twelve HBCU student-athletes on the list.

Kyle T. Mosley | Aug 5, 2024

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Phil Steele has released the FCS 2024 Preseason All-American Teams. Several student-athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), CAA, and Big South-OVC, were featured on offense and defense.

HBCU PLAYERS ON PHIL STEELE FCS ALL-AMERICAN TEAMS

Offense

Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M, Sr. (4th Team)

Kenny Gallop Jr. / Credit: HU Athletics

Defense

• Kenny Gallop Jr., Howard, Sr. (2nd Team)
• Erick Hunter, Morgan State, Sr. (2nd Team)
• Elijah Williams, Morgan State, Sr. (3rd Team)
• Ckelby Givens, Southern, Jr. (3rd Team)
• Jacob Williams, Texas Southern, Sr. (3rd Team)
• Malachi Bailey, Alcorn State, Sr. (4th Team)
• Rico Dozier, Alabama State, Sr. (4th Team)
• Karon Prunty, North Carolina A&T, Sr. (4th Team)
• Kendall Bohler, Florida A&M, Sr. (4th Team)

Special Teams

• Matt Noll, Jackson State, Sr. (2nd Team)
• Robert McMinn, Alabama State, Sr. (4th Team)

ALL SWAC TEAM

Offense

1st Team:

QB: Myles Crawley, Grambling State, Sr.
RB: Donovan Eaglin, Alabama A&M, Jr.
RB: Irv Mulligan, Jackson State, Sr.
WR: Jacolby Hewitt, Alabama A&M, Sr.
WR: Fabian McCray, Jackson State, Sr.
WR: Javon Robinson, Grambling State, Soph.
TE: Tavarious Griffin, Alcorn State, Sr.
OL: Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M, Sr.
OL: Jalen Goss, Florida A&M, Sr.
OL: Evan Henry, Jackson State, Sr.
OL: TJ Lee, Florida A&M, Sr.
OL: Ashton Grable, Florida A&M, Jr.

Irv Mulligan - Jackson State Running Back

Sep 3, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jackson State Tigers running back Irv Mulligan (5) runs with the football against the Florida A&M Rattlers during the fourth quarter of the Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

2nd Team:

QB: Jace Wilson, Texas Southern, Jr.
RB: Kendric Rhymes, Southern, Sr.
RB: Kelvin Dean, Florida A&M, Sr.
WR: Keenan Hambrick, Alabama A&M, Jr.
WR: Shemar Savage, Prairie View A&M, Sr.
WR: Trenton Leary, Texas Southern, Jr.
TE: Jaxson Davis, Mississippi Valley State, Soph.
OL: Arelious Dunn, Alabama State, Sr.
OL: Mehdi Torrence, Texas Southern, Sr.
OL: Jalen Cooper, Prairie View A&M, Soph.
OL: Tahj Martin, Grambling State, Jr.
OL: Joshua Trask Jr., Southern, Jr.

3rd Team:

QB: Daniel Richardson, Florida A&M, Sr.
RB: Marcus Harris II, Alabama State, Jr.
RB: Jacorian Sewell, Alcorn State, Soph.
WR: Jamari Gassett, Florida A&M, Sr.
WR: Trejon Spiller, Prairie View A&M, Sr.
WR: Chandler Whitfield, Southern, Sr.
TE: Dion Nelson Jr., Alabama A&M, Jr.
OL: Joseph Church, Mississippi Valley State, Jr.
OL: Cameron Williams, Alabama A&M, Jr.
OL: Steve Carter, Alcorn State, Sr.
OL: Cam Foster, Southern, Jr.
OL: Kirk Ford Jr., Jackson State, Sr.

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Defense

1st Team:

DL: Ckelby Givens, Southern, Jr.
DL: Malachi Bailey, Alcorn State, Sr.
DL: James Ash, Florida A&M, Sr.
DL: Treqwan Thomas, Alabama State, Sr.
LB: Jacob Williams, Texas Southern, Sr.
LB: Rico Dozier, Alabama State, Sr.
LB: Jayren Fox, Florida A&M, Sr.
LB: Dearis Thomas, Bethune-Cookman, Jr.
DB: Kendall Bohler, Florida A&M, Sr.
DB: James Burgess, Alabama State, Sr.
DB: Emari Pait, Alabama A&M, Jr.
DB: Deco Wilson, Florida A&M, Sr.

Florida A&M head defensive back Kendall Bohler goes through drills during the first spring football practice at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium, Tuesday, March 5, 2024. / Gerald Thomas / USA TODAY NETWORK

2nd Team:

DL: CJ Pressley, Prairie View A&M, Sr.
DL: Jeremiah Williams, Jackson State, Jr.
DL: Michael Akins, Texas Southern, Jr.
DL: Allen Smith Jr., Florida A&M, Sr.
LB: DeMarkus Cunningham, Alabama State, Jr.
LB: Derrick Williams, Southern, Jr.
LB: Isaiah Bogerty, Texas Southern, Jr.
LB: Warren Shankle, Prairie View A&M, Sr.
DB: Amon Scarbrough, Alabama State, Sr.
DB: Marvin Smith, Alabama A&M, Jr.
DB: Edwin Summerour, Alcorn State, Sr.
DB: Esaias Guthrie, Jackson State, Sr.

3rd Team:

DL: Jamal Marshall, Prairie View A&M, Sr.
DL: Jamarion Ellis, Alabama A&M, Jr.
DL: Davier Fairrow, Prairie View A&M, Sr.
DL: Detrick Jones, Mississippi Valley State, Jr.
LB: Ryan Quinney, Mississippi Valley State, Jr.
LB: Khalil Arnold, UAPB, Jr.
LB: Stemarion Edwards, Alcorn State, Sr.
LB: Tony Overstreet, Alabama A&M, Jr.
DB: Robert McDaniel, Jackson State, Sr.
DB: Javius Williams, Texas Southern, Sr.
DB: Brandon Williams, Mississippi Valley State, Sr.
DB: Horacio Johnson, Southern, Sr.

Alabama State Hornets wide receiver Robert McMinn (87) finds running room as he scores a touchdown on the opening kickoff against Tuskegee University during the Turkey Day Classic on the ASU campus in Montgomery, Ala., on Thursday November 23, 2023. / Mickey Welsh / Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK

Special Teams

1st Team:

K: Cameron Gillis, Florida A&M, Sr.
P: Matt Noll, Jackson State, Sr.
KR: Robert McMinn, Alabama State, Sr.
PR: Robert McMinn, Alabama State, Sr.
AP: Trenton Leary, Texas Southern, Jr.
LS: Braxston Blackwell, Southern, Sr.

2nd Team:

K: Noah Kiani, Alcorn State, Jr.
P: Trey Wilhoit, Florida A&M, Sr.
KR: Joshua Johnson, Grambling State, Jr.
PR: Jamari Gassett, Florida A&M, Sr.
AP: Robert McMinn, Alabama State, Sr.
LS: Clayton Thomas Sr., Bethune-Cookman, Jr.

3rd Team:

K: Joshua Griffin, Southern, Sr.
P: Jeremy Baker, UAPB, Sr.
KR: Trenton Leary, Texas Southern, Jr.
PR: Trenton Leary, Texas Southern, Jr.
AP: Jamari Gassett, Florida A&M, Sr.
LS: Jason Longcor, Alcorn State, Sr.

Jarett Hunter, Howard University Bison Running Back

Dec 16, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Howard Bison running back Jarett Hunter (2) runs the ball against the Florida A&M Rattlers in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports / Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

ALL MEAC

Offense

Offense 1st Team:

QB: Otto Kuhns, Norfolk State, Sr.
RB: Eden James, Howard, Jr.
RB: Jarett Hunter, Howard, Sr.
WR: Kasey Hawthorne, Howard, Sr.
WR: Joaquin Davis, North Carolina Central, Sr.
WR: Justin Smith-Brown, South Carolina State, Sr.
TE: Keshawn Toney, South Carolina State, Sr.
OL: Nick Taiste, South Carolina State, Sr.
OL: Eric Brown Jr., South Carolina State, Sr.
OL: Cam Johnson, South Carolina State, Sr.
OL: Darius Fox, Howard, Sr.
OL: Isaiah Cook, Delaware State, Jr.

Offense 2nd Team:

QB: Walker Harris, North Carolina Central, Sr.
RB: J'Mari Taylor, North Carolina Central, Sr.
RB: Kevon King, Norfolk State, Jr.
WR: NyGhee Lolley, Delaware State, Sr.
WR: Richie Ilarraza, Howard, Sr.
WR: Rahkeem Smith, Delaware State, Jr.
TE: Edward Core Jr., Delaware State, Sr.
OL: Treyvon Branch, Morgan State, Sr.
OL: Trevon Humphrey, North Carolina Central, Soph.
OL: Garrison Wheatley, Norfolk State, Sr.
OL: Roger Smith, South Carolina State, Jr.
OL: Vincent Byrd Jr., Norfolk State, Jr.

Offense 3rd Team:

QB: Tahj Smith, Morgan State, Soph.
RB: Kazarius Adams, South Carolina State, Soph.
RB: Jaden Sutton, Delaware State, Sr.
WR: Jordan Hull, Delaware State, Sr.
WR: Andre Crawley, Morgan State, Sr.
WR: Caden High, South Carolina State, Soph.
TE: Luke Bracey, North Carolina Central, Jr.
OL: Tim Artis Jr., Howard, Soph.
OL: Ja'Quan Sprinkle, North Carolina Central, Soph.
OL: Samuel Eskridge, Norfolk State, Soph.
OL: Dyral McMillan, Norfolk State, Jr.
OL: Diu Dau, Delaware State, Jr.

Erick Hunter / MSU Athletics

Defense

Defense 1st Team:

DL: Elijah Williams, Morgan State, Sr.
DL: Jaden Taylor, North Carolina Central, Sr.
DL: Nana Asante, Morgan State, Sr.
DL: Jamel Stewart, Howard, Sr.
LB: Erick Hunter, Morgan State, Sr.
LB: Aaron Smith, South Carolina State, Sr.
LB: A.J.Richardson, Norfolk State, Soph.
LB: Terrance Hollon, Howard, Sr.
DB: Kenny Gallop Jr., Howard, Sr.
DB: Kole Jones, North Carolina Central, Sr.
DB: Devon Allen, Norfolk State, Sr.
DB: Terron Mallory, Norfolk State, Sr.

Defense 2nd Team:

DL: Keshawn Lynch, Norfolk State, Jr.
DL: Eric Montes, Delaware State, Sr.
DL: Darren Cook, Delaware State, Sr.
DL: Noah Miles, Howard, Jr.
LB: Daylan Long, Norfolk State, Jr.
LB: Maurio Goings, Delaware State, Sr.
LB: Charles Brown Jr., Delaware State, Sr.
LB: Max U'Ren, North Carolina Central, Jr.
DB: Jamare Benjamin, South Carolina State, Sr.
DB: R.J. Coles, Norfolk State, Sr.
DB: Carlvainsky Decius, Morgan State, Sr.
DB: Carson Hinton, Howard, Sr.

Defense 3rd Team:

DL: Kendrick DuJour, North Carolina Central, Jr.
DL: Jayden Broughton, South Carolina State, Sr.
DL: Melteon Davis, Morgan State, Sr.
DL: Aiden Weber, South Carolina State, Sr.
LB: Terique Miles, Norfolk State, Jr.
LB: Zan Dunham, South Carolina State, Jr.
LB: Ahmad McCollough, Morgan State, Sr.
LB: Jadin Jones, South Carolina State, Soph.
DB: Ja'Son Prevard, Morgan State, Soph.
DB: Robert Jones III, Howard, Sr.
DB: Jayden Estes, Delaware State, Sr.
DB: Geovanni Fabain, Delaware State, Jr.

Special Teams 1st Team:

K: Grandin Wilcox, Norfolk State, Jr.
P: Juan Velarde, North Carolina Central, Sr.
KR: Keith Jenkins Jr., Morgan State, Jr.
PR: Wade Inge, Delaware State, Sr.
AP: Rahkeem Smith, Delaware State, Jr.
LS: Sam Katz, North Carolina Central, Sr.

Special Teams 2nd Team:

K: Dylan West, Howard, Sr.
P: Noah Tracey, Norfolk State, Soph.
KR: Jaylen White, Norfolk State, Jr.
PR: Einaj Carter, South Carolina State, Sr.
AP: Keith Jenkins Jr., Morgan State, Jr.
LS: Griffin Dorman, Morgan State, Soph.

Special Teams 3rd Team:

K: Shane Messenger, Morgan State, Soph.
P: Nate Wilson, Delaware State, Jr.
KR: Rahkeem Smith, Delaware State, Jr.
PR: Rahkeem Smith, Delaware State, Jr.
AP: Einaj Carter, South Carolina State, Sr.
LS: Michel Bergeron, Delaware State, Sr.

Karon Prunty / NATU Athletics

ALL CAA TEAM

Offense

Elijah Burris, Hampton, Sr., (2nd Team)
Joshua George, North Carolina A&T, Soph. (3rd Team)
Korion Sharpe, North Carolina A&T, Sr. (3rd Team)
Kenji Christian, North Carolina A&T, Jr. (4th Team)
Cesar Minarro, North Carolina A&T, Sr. (4th Team)

Defense

Karon Prunty, North Carolina A&T, Sr. (1st Team)
Henry Daniel, North Carolina A&T, Sr. (4th Team)
Joshua Iseah, North Carolina A&T, Soph. (4th Team)
Ty Williams Jr., North Carolina A&T, Sr (4th Team)

BIG SOUTH-OVC

Offense

RB, Jordan Gant, Tennessee State, Soph. (2nd Team)

TE, Anthony Manaves, Tennessee State, Sr. (2nd Team)

WR, Jalal Dean, Tennessee State, Sr. (3rd Team)

Defense

DL, Eriq George, Tennessee State, Soph. (1st Team)

DL, Jalen Bell, Tennessee State, Sr. (2nd Team)

LB, Ahmad Nelson, Tennessee State, Sr., (3rd Team)

Special Teams

K, James Lowery, Tennessee State, Sr, (1st Team)

P, Jackson Foster, Tennessee State, Sr. (2nd Team)

AP, Dayron Johnson, Tennessee State, Sr. (2nd Team)

Published Aug 5, 2024

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