Which HBCU Players Were Signed By NFL Teams?

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

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