During the 2022 NFL Draft, we saw four HBCU prospects drafted. Then we only saw one selected in the 2023 draft and none last year. Each cycle is different, and it really depends on a lot of factors. Having covered HBCU football since 2007, there is never a shortage of pro level talent, and that’s evident by the amount of players who sign UDFA contracts almost immediately following the draft.
One of the major shifts will be due to the transfer portal and guys looking for playing-time opportunities, which will see some players from the FBS and FCS trickle down to FCS and Division II programs, respectively. This has always been the case, but it seems as if we are seeing even more talent than before, as prospects want to maximize their current value and potential value by getting “fresh tape” at a new program.
With regards to the 2025 draft class, I am already seeing a ton of talented draft-eligible prospects pop up on the radar and off the tape. This year alone, we’ve seen some standout performances from prospects against upper-level competition, which is what you want to see from any small college player.
So for this week’s Hunt Report, I want to focus on the prospects I’ve seen pop on tape during the first six weeks of the season and help put them on your radar as names to file away for the postseason all-star game circuit and also for Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Height: 6-foot-3Weight: 215 poundsCollege: GramblingNext game: Alcorn State (Oct. 12)
Crawley has the traits of your classic pocket passer. He’s able to stand tall in the pocket and deliver a strike. I believe he’s able to keep the playbook entirely open, as he’s strong throwing on the move so the boot and waggle game is definitely in play. Generally, he makes very good decisions with the ball and shows above-average competency in situational football. Arm talent wise, he’s got the high-end velocity you look for that’s…
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Author : Emory Hunt
Publish date : 2024-10-08 13:51:46
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