Reid lists 10 HBCU players for NFL draft consideration
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:42 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Ahead of the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff, ESPN's Reid has ranked 10 players from HBCUs who may attract NFL draft interest in the upcoming year. The list includes two quarterbacks, highlighting the potential impact of HBCU talent on professional football. This ranking comes as discussions about increased recognition and opportunities for HBCU athletes gain traction. Fans and scouts alike will be observing these players throughout the upcoming season.
- •Reid's list features 10 HBCU players
- •Two quarterbacks included in the rankings
- •Rankings published before the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff
- •Increased focus on HBCU talent for NFL opportunities
- •Fans and scouts are likely to monitor these players' performances
- 11:48 AMESPN — Reid's annual HBCU watch list: 10 players who could get 2027 NFL draft interest
"Ahead of Saturday's Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff, we ranked 10 HBCU players who could be on next year's NFL draft radar -- including two QBs.
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