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HBCU Legacy Bowl Alum Signs With NFL Team

HBCU football star signed by a NFL team before today's final roster cuts.

Kyle T. Mosley

Camron Peterson
Camron Peterson / Credit: Southern University Athletics
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NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints signed Southern University defensive lineman Camron Peterson, confirmed by John Hendrix following a report by Dave Birkett. The move to ink Peterson and linebacker Anthony Dowell came after the team waived defensive end Trajan Jeffcoat and cornerback Kaleb Ford-Dement.

New Orleans invited Peterson to the Saints rookie minicamp, where he had an opportunity to showcase his skills. The team brought him back for a workout during training camp but did not sign him to a contract.

Camron Peterson
Camron Peterson / Credit: Southern University Athletics

Southern Jaguars defensive lineman Cam Peterson is getting another shot by an NFL team after declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft and being signed by the Baltimore Ravens. He had an outstanding 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl performance during the week of practices and in the game.

Over two years at Southern, Peterson registered 50 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, two quarterback hurries, and one pass breakup. His performance as a pass rusher earned him All-SWAC honors.

New Orleans signed two other HBCU stars, OL Mark Evans II (UAPB) and WR Shaq Davis (South Carolina State), on the team's practice squad last season. Evans remains battling for a spot on the offensive line.

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

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:

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