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Moussa, Richard, and Owens Are Walter Payton Award Finalists

Three talented stars from HBCUs are among the 30 finalists for the 2023 Walter Payton Award.

Kyle T. Mosley

Moussa, Richard, and Owens Are Walter Payton Award Finalists
Moussa, Richard, and Owens Are Walter Payton Award Finalists /

FedEx Ground has announced the finalists for the 2023 Walter Payton Award, a prestigious national recognition given to the FCS Division I football player who demonstrates outstanding offensive skills. Among the finalists are three talented stars from HBCUs.

The winner of this year's competition will be chosen by a national voting panel from a pool of 30 finalists. The announcement of the winner will take place at the FCS National Awards Banquet in Frisco, Texas on Jan. 6.

FCS OPOY - Moussa Owens Richard III

HBCU WALTER PAYON AWARD FINALISTS

Jeremy Moussa, Florida A&M, Grad, 6-3, 225 (Southwestern Athletic Conference)

182 of 317 (57.4%), 2,416 yards, 18 TDs, 7 INTs, 135.1 pass efficiency; 1 rush TD (10 games)

Davius Richard, North Carolina Central, Sr., 6-3, 220 (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)

150 of 246 (61%), 1,915 yards, 20 TDs, 3 INTs, 150.8 pass efficiency; 579 rush yards, 15 TDs (10 games)

LaDarius Owens, Texas Southern, Sr., 5-9, 180 (Southwestern Athletic Conference)

202 carries, 1,370 yards (6.8 ypc), 11 TDs; 11 receptions, 110 yards; 168.1 all-purpose ypg (11 games)

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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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