NFL Fails To Draft More HBCU Players | Blow the Whistle Podcast

Blow the Whistle Podcast: Kyle T. Mosley and Coach Daryl Steward discuss the NFL's failure to draft more than one HBCU football player in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Kyle T. Mosley | May 1, 2023

On the latest installment of the On the latest installment of the Blow the Whistle Podcast, Kyle T. Mosley (HBCU Legends) and Coach Daryl Steward (Coach and Pro Scout) discuss why the National Football League failed to draft more than one HBCU football player in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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The New England Patriots selected Jackson State's defensive back Isaiah Bolden in the 7th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Players like LB Isaiah Land, OL Mark Evans II, and LB Aubrey Miller Jr. did not get drafted. 20 young players have been signed to UDFA contracts.

HBCU Players Signed to UDFA Contracts or Rookie-Camp Invitations

Mark Evans II, OL (UAPB) - New Orleans Saints
Shaq Davis, WR (South Carolina State) - New Orleans Saints
Isaiah Land, LB (FAMU) - Dallas Cowboys
Aubrey Miller Jr., LB (Jackson State) - Miami Dolphins
Xavier Smith, WR (FAMU) - Los Angeles Rams
Joshua Pryor, DE (Bowie State) - Washington Commanders
Andrew Farmer, DE (Lane) - Los Angeles Chargers
Jadakis Bonds, WR (Hampton) - San Francisco 49ers
Keenan Isaac, DB (Alabama State) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Ali Shockey, DB (Hampton) - Washington Commanders
Dallas Daniels, WR (Jackson State) - Denver Broncos
Cam Peterson, DL (Southern) - Baltimore Ravens
Claudin Cherelus, LB (Alcorn State) - New York Jets
Dion Golatt, QB (Bowie State) - Baltimore Ravens
De'Jahn 'Nugget' Warren, CB (Jackson State) - Chicago Bears
Raymond Boone, DB (Bowie State) - Washington Commanders
Emmanuel Wilson, RB (Fort Valley State) - Denver Broncos
Keshaun Moore, LB (Hampton) - Indianapolis Colts
Ricky Lee, OL (North Carolina A&T) - Carolina Panthers
Darius Hagans, RB (Virginia State) - Indianapolis Colts

Published May 1, 2023

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: