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Which HBCU Players Were Signed By NFL Teams?

Who are the HBCU football players signed by NFL teams in 2023?

Kyle T. Mosley

Which HBCU Players Were Signed By NFL Teams?
Which HBCU Players Were Signed By NFL Teams? /

Who are the HBCU football players signed by NFL teams in 2023?

Jackson State University's cornerback Isaiah Bolden was the lone HBCU football player selected in this year's draft. New England drafted Bolden as the 245th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft and offered him a 4-year, $3.92M contract averaging $980.4K annually.

Once the draft ended, several undrafted HBCU football stars immediately signed contracts as undrafted free agents. New Orleans signed UAPB OL Mark Evans II and South Carolina State WR Shaq Davis to two of the highest contracts of the team's UDFAs.

HBCU Players Signed Contract Tracker

  1. Isaiah Bolden, CB (Jackson State) - New England Patriots: 4 years, $3,921,684 ($980,421 APY)
  2. Aubrey Miller Jr, LB (Jackson State) - Miami Dolphins: 3 years,  $2,705,000 ($901,667 APY)
  3. Isaiah Land, LB (Florida A&M) - Dallas Cowboys: 3 years, $2,700,000 ($900,000 APY)
  4. Mark Evans II, OL (UAPB) - New Orleans Saints: 3 years, $2,720,000 ($906,667 APY); $216K guaranteed
  5. Shaquan Davis, WR (South Carolina State) - New Orleans Saints: 3 years, $2,705,000 ($901,667 APY); $216K guaranteed
  6. Joshua Pryor, DE (Bowie State) - Washington Commanders:, 3 years, $2,697,500 ($899,167 APY)
  7. Xavier Smith, WR (Florida A&M) - Los Angeles Rams: 3 years, $2,700,000 ($900,000 APY); $5K Guaranteed
  8. Alfonzo Graham, RB (Morgan State) - Pittsburgh Steelers: 3 years, $2,695,000 ($898,333 APY)
  9. Andrew Farmer, DE (Lane) - Los Angeles Chargers: 3 years, $2,695,000 ($898,333 APY)
  10. Keenan Isaac, DB (Alabama State) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 3 years, $2,707,000 ($902,333 APY); $12K Guaranteed
  11. Dallas Daniels, WR (Jackson State) - Denver Broncos: Contract Terminated; 3 years, $2,698,000; $3,000 Guaranteed
  12. Claudin Cherelus, LB (Alcorn State) - New York Jets: 3 years, $2,700,000 ($900,000 APY); $20,000 Guaranteed
  13. Emmanuel Wilson, RB (Fort Valley State) - Denver Broncos: Contract Terminated, 3 years, $2,710,000, $45K Guaranteed
  14. Ricky Lee, OL (North Carolina A&T) - Carolina Panthers: 3 years, $2,700,000 ($900,000 APY), $5,000 Guaranteed
  15. Darius Hagans, RB (Virginia State) - Indianapolis Colts: 3 years, $2,715,000 ($905,000 APY), $20,000 Guaranteed
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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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