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Jackson State's Pro Day Hosted 22 NFL Teams and 36 Players

Jackson State set up a Pro Day for football players from across Mississippi to meet and workout for NFL scouts.

Kyle T. Mosley

On Monday, head coach Deion Sanders and his staff hosted Jackson State's Pro Day for football players from JSU and other Mississippi colleges to meet and workout for NFL scouts.

Coach Prime prepped the players before the workouts began by saying, "“You ball you get the call. I’m expecting a few of y’all to get the call. There’s no way we’re going another year without a player from HBCU getting drafted. That’s a lie."

Ten of the 32 NFL teams in football were not in attendance at the Jackson State's Pro Day session on Monday, Mar. 21.    Aaron Wilson reported the following teams were present: 

  1. Bears 
  2. Jaguars 
  3. Washington 
  4. Saints 
  5. Steelers 
  6. Titans 
  7. Cardinals 
  8. Chargers 
  9. Packers 
  10. Jets 
  11. Pats 
  12. Seahawks 
  13. Raiders 
  14. Niners 
  15. Chiefs 
  16. Cowboys 
  17. Lions 
  18. Colts

JSU head coach Deion Sander took issue telling NFL Cameron Wolfe, "you ten that's missing, if I catch you at Mississippi State or Ole Miss, it's going to be a problem, that's all I'm going to say." Sanders continued, "That's all I'm saying, it's going to be a problem. Our kids are that good. You should have shown up too."

Jackson State played host to coaches, players from Alcorn State and Mississippi Valley State at Jackson State's football practice field. Other small college football programs with thirty-six NFL draftable players from Mississippi received invitations to attend the JSU Pro Day.  

NFL hopefuls from Mississippi College, Millsaps, Delta State, and Bellhaven were also at the workout.

Besides JSU players like edge rusher James "The Problem" Houston, cornerback Al Young, wide receiver Keith Corbin, defensive back CJ Holmes, and linebacker Keonte Hampton displaying their talents in front of 22 NFL scouting teams, Alcorn State had several players in attendance.   Houston was a notable snub from the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine after he posted a highly productive season and won several SWAC honors.

The Braves reported were "quarterback Felix Harper, defensive back Taurence Wilson, running back Stadford Anderson, defensive back Zack Wilson, wide receiver LeCharles Pringle, defensive back Juwan Taylor, and standout track athlete Bralon Robinson."

Stadford Anderson and LeCharles Pringle are athletes to watch in the later rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft.

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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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