HBCU alumni join professional cheerleading squads for 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 11:58 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Several HBCU graduates are set to participate as cheerleaders for NFL franchises during the 2026 season. These representatives will serve on the sidelines for teams including the Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, and Washington Commanders. McKenzie and Armonii will cheer for the Falcons, with McKenzie representing Howard University and Armonii representing Alabama State. Other participants include Diva of Langston University for the Colts, Mieka of Winston-Salem State for the Eagles, Alexis of Bowie State for the Ravens, and Sydni of Virginia State for the Commanders. These individuals transition into these roles as the league prepares for its annual schedule. Their presence on professional sidelines highlights the connection between various higher education institutions and the professional sports league as the season begins.
- •McKenzie and Armonii represent Howard University and Alabama State on the Atlanta Falcons roster.
- •Diva represents Langston University as a member of the Indianapolis Colts cheerleading squad.
- •Mieka of Winston-Salem State will cheer for the Philadelphia Eagles this season.
- •Bowie State alumna Alexis joins the Baltimore Ravens, while Virginia State graduate Sydni joins the Washington Commanders.
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Several HBCU alumni start 2026 season as NFL Cheerleaders
"As the 2026 NFL season kicks off, several HBCU graduates are taking the field in a different capacity, representing their alma maters as cheerleaders for teams across the league. From the sidelines of Atlanta to Baltimore to Washington, these women bring the pride and polish of their HBCU experience into one of the most visible roles in […] The post Several HBCU alumni start 2026 season as NFL Cheerleaders appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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