Will HBCU Players Get Drafted on Day 3?

Will an HBCU player finally get the call from a team on Day 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft?

Kyle T. Mosley | Apr 30, 2022

Will an HBCU player finally get the call from a team on Day 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft?

After Day 2 ended, four FCS players were selected in the first three rounds of the 2022 NFL Draft, but not a single HBCU player.

The NFL made a concerted effort to support HBCU players during the offseason with the league sanctioned NFL Combine (Mobile), NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, East-West Bowl, Reese's Senior Bowl, and the HBCU Legacy Bowl. Still, none of the NFL teams considered HBCU talent for rounds 1, 2, and 3.

Were HBCUs getting the proverbial slap on the back this offseason but still being slapped in the face by the NFL teams?

The four FCS players chosen in the first round were:

Trevor Penning, OT - University of Northern Iowa - New Orleans Saints (1st Round, No. 19 overall)
Cole Strange, OL - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - New England Patriots (1st Round - No. 29 overall)
Christian Watson, WR - North Dakota State University - Green Bay Packers (2nd Round - No. 34 overall)
Troy Anderson, LB - Montana State University - Atlanta Falcons (2nd Round - No. 58 overall)

The third round did not produce draftees for the FCS or HBCU programs.

Would the third and final day of the 2022 NFL be fruitful for HBCU players?

25 Players to Watch in Rounds 4-7

Decobie Durant, CB - South Carolina State
Joshua Williams, DB - Fayetteville State
Ja'Tyre Carter, OL - Southern
Markquese Bell, S - Florida A&M
James Houston, LD/Edge - Jackson State
Aqeel Glass, QB - Alabama A&M
Dee Anderson, WR - Alabama A&M
Will Adams, DB - Virginia Union
Michael Badejo, DE - Texas Southern
Jay Jackson-Williams, OL - Florida A&M
Keenan Forbes, OL - Florida A&M
Cam Durley, OL - Tennessee State
Trey Gross, WR - Delaware State
Ezra Gray, RB - Alabama State
Jawon Pass, QB - Prairie A&M
Keyshawn James, DE - Fayetteville State
Keith Corbin, WR - Jackson State
Marquis McClain, WR - Southern
De'Shaan Dixon, DE - Norfolk State
Lyndemian Brooks, RB - Prairie View A&M
Keonte Hampton, LB - Jackson State
Geremy Hickbottom, QB - Tennessee State
Antwan Owens, DT - Jackson State
Al Young, CB - Jackson State
Chad Gilchrist, LB - South Carolina State

Expect several of these players to sign undrafted free agent contracts with NFL teams at the end of the draft.

HBCU Legends will continue its NFL Draft coverage today and Sunday as we monitor the players in the 2022 NFL Draft.

HBCU Legends NFL Draft Coverage

Published Apr 30, 2022

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: