📣 BREAKING NEWS The standard has been set. The Legacy continues. Welcome to the Black College Football Hall of Fame CLASS OF 2026: • Jimmy Smith — Jackson State • Eddie Robinson Jr. — Alabama State • Nick Collins — Bethune-Cookman • Tyrone Poole — Fort Valley State • Coach Rudy Hubbard — Florida A&M • Steve Wyche — Howard From HBCU campuses to championship stages, this class represents greatness earned. Super Bowl rings. National titles. Trailblazers. Storytellers. Leaders. Every path different. Every Legacy undeniable. 📍 Atlanta, Georgia 📅 June 6, 2026 17th Annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Presented by the Atlanta Falcons @atlantafalcons 📺 National recognition begins at halftime of the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl 📆 February 21, 2026 📍 New Orleans, Louisiana 📡 Live on NFL Network | 3:00 PM CT This is history in real time. This is Black College Football forever. 🔗 BlackCollegeFootballHOF.org

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Introducing the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022! #HBCUs #BlackCollegeFootball #BCFHOF

🏈 BREAKING NEWS 🏈 @GoJSUTigersFB QB SHEDEUR SANDERS wins Deacon Jones Trophy as the 2022 Black College Football Player of the Year.

Art Shell was an outstanding offensive tackle for Maryland State College. Respectively so, Shell won 2 Super Bowls as a Raider, and became the 2nd African-American head coach in the history of pro FB with the @Raiders . The 8x Pro-Bowler was elected to the Pro Football HOF #BHM

Former @FOOTBALL_NCAT running back and current Pro Bowl @ChicagoBears back @TarikCohen accepts the Black College Football Pro Player of the Year, Presented by the @NFLPA, with @crfrancisjr.

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Introducing the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023! 🏈 LESLIE FRAZIER HENRY “KILLER” LAWRENCE ALBERT LEWIS JIM MARSALIS TYRONE MCGRIFF ELIJAH PITTS JOHNNIE WALTON COACH PETE RICHARDSON View full release: blackcollegefootballhof.org/…

Congratulations to @PatrickMahomes on receiving the the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Founders Award. "Patrick's support of the @HBCULegacyBowl has opened the door of opportunity for HBCU students throughout the nation." - Doug Williams

Willie Brown was apart of Grambling’s first SWAC Championship. The cornerback went on to be a 5x AFL All-Star, Raiders franchise leader for INTs and previously held the Super Bowl record for longest INT. Brown was inducted into the Pro Football HOF in 1984. #BlackHistoryMonth

Rest In Peace, Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2012 Inductee, Willie Brown. Brown was a DB for @GSU_TIGERS and @Raiders.

Mel Blount is considered one of the best cornerbacks to have ever played in the NFL. Blount had at least 1 interception in all of his 14 seasons, retiring w/ 57 interceptions & 736 return yards. The 5x Pro Bowler was inducted into the Pro Football HOF in 1989. #BlackHistoryMonth

*BREAKING* TARIK COHEN AND DARIUS LEONARD NAMED 2018 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL PRO PLAYERS OF THE YEAR, Presented by @NFLPA... blackcollegefootballhof.org/… @TarikCohen @dsleon45 @ChicagoBears @Colts @NCATAGGIES @SCStateAthletic

Steve “Air McNair” had many standout seasons with Alcorn State, being named First-Team All-SWAC three years in a row. He went on to be a 10 year starting Quarterback for the Tennessee Titans & became the first African-American Quarterback to win AP NFL MVP. #BlackHistoryMonth

The 6’9” DE, Ed “Too Tall” Jones was a 2x All-American & 2x Black College Football Champion at TSU. He is the 1st player from an HBCU to be drafted #1 overall- in 1974 by the Dallas Cowboys. The Super Bowl champion tallied 106 sacks & was selected to 3 Pro-Bowls. #BHM

A couple Black College Football Hall of Fame Inductees hanging out in Canton - @ShannonSharpe (‘13) and James “Shack” Harris (‘12). #Legends @SavannahStateFB @GSU_TIGERS

Congratulations to @Saints owner Gayle Benson, who received the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Founders Award last night. Mrs. Benson has been a dear friend and champion of the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl since inception!

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY... 33 years ago today, Black College Football Hall of Fame Co-Founder and 2011 Inductee Doug Williams became the first African-American QB to win a Super Bowl - and was named Super Bowl XXII MVP - in Washington's 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos.

The Black College Football Hall of Famers are on the way to the @BCFHOF Classic at the @ProFootballHOF. #HBCULegends

Congratulations to JAMES HOUSTON (@Jthouston_4) on being selected in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions! #HBCUPride #NFLDraft #HBCUsInTheNFL

Congratulations to Isaiah Bolden on being selected in the 2023 NFL Draft by the @Patriots! #HBCUPride #NFLDraft  #HBCUsInTheNFL

Special thanks to Super Bowl MVP @Chiefs QB @PatrickMahomes & his foundation @15andMahomies for supporting BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL...THE ROAD TO EQUALITY as a Presenting Sponsor. RSVP at BlackCollegeFootballHOF.org/… to join us. There's no cost.

Thank you @oregonfootball @coach_cristobal for your support of BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL...THE ROAD TO EQUALITY. RSVP at BlackCollegeFootballHOF.org/….

Congratulations to Inaugural (2010) @BCFHOF Inductee BILL NUNN on being elected to the @ProFootballHOF! #PFHOF21 | @steelers

Congratulations to Joshua Pryor on being signed by the @Commanders!

What a season, @dsleon45! Candidate for Black College Football Pro Player of the Year, Presented by @NFLPA. #HBCUfootball @ABethea41 @SCStateAthletic @crfrancisjr @wyche89 @CFD22

Thank you @AlabamaFTBL Nick Saban for your support of BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL...THE ROAD TO EQUALITY. RSVP at BlackCollegeFootballHOF.org/…

Jake Gaither served as the head football coach at Florida A&M University from 1945 to 1969, compiling a record of 204–36–4. His won–loss record is among the best of any college football coach. Gaither produced 36 All-Americans and sent 42 players to the NFL. #BlackHistoryMonth

Congratulations to Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Inductee COACH PETE RICHARDSON 🏈 blackcollegefootballhof.org/…

On this day, @BCFHOF Class of 2012 Inductee, Steve McNair was born! "Air McNair" was a stand out QB for @AlcornStateFB. He set career records for the FCS with 14,496 passing yards. He was selected in the 1995 NFL Draft and leading the @Titans to Super Bowl XXXIV.

On this day, @BCFHOF Class of 2012 Inductee, Steve McNair was born! "Air McNair" was a stand out QB for @AlcornStateFB. He set career records for the FCS with 14,496 passing yards. He was selected in the 1995 NFL Draft and leading the @Titans to Super Bowl XXXIV.

Congratulations to @BCFHOF Class of 2018 Finalist ROBERT MATHIS… blackcollegefootballhof.org/…

Congratulations to Darryl Johnson from North Carolina A&T State University on being selected in the 7th Round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills! #HBCU

Thank you @AZCardinals Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury for your support of BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL...THE ROAD TO EQUALITY. RSVP at BlackCollegeFootballHOF.org/…

Special thanks to @UMichFootball Head Coach @CoachJim4UM for supporting BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL...THE ROAD TO EQUALITY as a Gold Sponsor. RSVP at BlackCollegeFootballHOF.org/… @UMich @UMichAthletics

Happy birthday to @BCFHOF Class of 2011 Inductee, Mel Blount! Blount played for @SouthenJagsFB. He was then selected by the @steelers in 1970 and played 14 seasons. He won 4 Super Bowls and played in 5 Pro Bowls, led the NFL in INT in 1975 with 11 and named NFL Defensive MVP.

On this day, @BCFHOF Inaugural (Class of 2010) Inductee Coach Eddie Robinson was born! Coach Eddie G. Robinson spent 56 years at @Grambling1901. He put together an incredible overall record of 408-165-15 and sent more than 200 players to the NFL and AFL.

Black College Football Hall of Fame Co-Founder & inductee JAMES "SHACK" HARRIS presenting the NFC Championship Trophy to his @RamsNFL tonight! 👊🏿🙌🏿

🏈 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2021 ANNOUNCED 🏈 View full release here: blackcollegefootballhof.org/…

TONIGHT: 5:30 PDT/8:30 PM EDT BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL...THE ROAD TO EQUALITY RSVP NOW: BlackCollegeFootballHOF.org/… No cost to participate #EqualityBCF

Just Added to the 2023 Black College Football Player of the Year Watch List: @gojsutigersfb QB Jason Brown Brown completed 26 passes for 361 yards and 3 TDs and named the MEAC/SWAC Challenge MVP

Super Bowl MVP QB Doug Williams and @CFAPeachBowl MVP QB McKenzie Milton here for the @BCFHOF tonight. #Redskins #UCF

TOMORROW: 5:30 PDT/8:30 PM EDT BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL...THE ROAD TO EQUALITY RSVP NOW: BlackCollegeFootballHOF.org/…. No cost to participate #EqualityBCF

Rest in Peace Gil Brandt. Thank you for your years of service on the Black College Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee, your wealth of knowledge and your unwavering support of HBCUs. #RIPGil

Football history... Super Bowl MVP QB Doug Williams and National CFB Championship QB Tua Tagovailoa (@Tuaamann_ ) here for the @BCFHOF tonight. #Redskins #RollTide

🏈 BREAKING NEWS 🏈 @AAMUBulldogs's AQEEL GLASS (@Aqeel_Glass4) WINS DEACON JONES TROPHY FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE SEASON AS THE 2021 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR View release: blackcollegefootballhof.org/…

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Introducing the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024! 🏈 JOE “747” ADAMS ANTOINE BETHEA WAYMOND BRYANT KEVIN DENT RICHARD HUNTLEY LEMAR PARRISH COACH EDWARD HURT View full release here: blackcollegefootballhof.org/…

Just Added to the 2021 Black College Football Player of the Year Watch List: @PVAMUPanthers QB JAWON PASS Pass completed 25-37 for 354 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Panthers win over Texas Southern. 🏈

FOUR HBCU players selected in the 2022 @NFLDraft. That’s 4x the last two years combined and matches the best results over the last 11 years (2011, 2015, 2017 & 2019). @NFL @nflnetwork @HBCULegacyBowl @Jwilliofficial @One4_era @Jthouston_4 @CarterJaTyre

Black College Football Player of the Year Award Spotlight: @GoJSUTigersFB QB Shedeur Sanders completed 29 of 33 passes for 323 yards and 5 TDs in the Tigers win over Florida A&M

Deacon Jones, the man who specialized in the quarterback sack, revolutionized the Defensive End position. The more than 170 sacks in his career, awarded him 5 consecutive All-Pro Honors, a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and an NFL Award named after him. #BlackHistoryMonth

*BREAKING* BOWIE STATE QUARTERBACK AMIR HALL WINS DEACON JONES TROPHY AS THE 2017 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR … blackcollegefootballhof.org/…

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY... 31 years ago today, @BCFHOF Co-Founder and 2011 Inductee Doug Williams became the first African-American QB to win a @SuperBowl - and was named Super Bowl XXII MVP - in the @Redskins 42-10 victory over the @Broncos!

SHOWTIME‼️ Now introducing the 2024 @Allstate @HBCULegacyBowl uniforms by @adidasFballUS and @RiddellSports! #LegacyBound #Opportunity @jeremy_moussa @DaviusRichard @nflnetwork

As a QB at GSU, BCFHOF co-founder, James “Shack” Harris won or shared 4 SWAC titles w/ a 24-5-1 record. After being drafted, Harris went on to become the 1st black QB to start a season at QB, the 1st to start a conference championship game & the 1st to be named Pro Bowl MVP. #BHM

Black College Football Legends and Hall of Famers in the house - Mel Blount and Robert “Dr. Doom” Brazil.

RIP to @Lane_Football legend and former coach (@MSUBearsFB and @BamaStateFB) Jacoby Jones. Our condolences go out to his family, friends and former teammates and players. 🙏🏿

Black College Football Player of the Year Spotlight: @GoJSUTigersFB QB Shedeur Sanders completed 18 passes for 309 yards and 4 touchdowns and currently leads the @theswac in completion percentage 🏈

Congratulations to past Black College Football Pro Player of the Year @dsleon45 on being selected to the 2022 @NFL #ProBowl!

Congratulation to JOSHUA WILLIAMS on being selected in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs! #HBCUPride #NFLDraft #HBCUsInTheNFL

Bill Nunn Sr. made a career out of covering under-represented football talent. As sportswriter, Nunn developed deep knowledge of football programs at HBCU’s. The legends’ talents in sports coverage awarded him a scouting position for the Pittsburgh Steelers. #BlackHistoryMonth

Black College Football Player of the Year Spotlight: @GoJSUTigersFB QB Shedeur Sanders had 40 completions for 438 yards and 4 TDs in the Tigers win over Mississippi Valley State

** BREAKING ** 🏈 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2019 ANNOUNCED... blackcollegefootballhof.org/…

15 Black College Football Hall of Famers are here at the @BCFHOF Football Classic. #HBCULegends

2023 Black College Football Player of the Year Award Spotlight: @gojsutigersfb TE D.J. Stevens had 99 receiving yards and 3 TDs in the Tigers win over Arkansas Pine Bluff!

Congratulations to @NCATAGGIES's Tarik Cohen, selected by @ChicagoBears in 4th round of the 2017 @NFL Draft! #OurHistory #DeaconJonesTrophy

Congratulations to JOSHUA MILES from Morgan State University on being selected in the 7th Round of the 2019 NFL Draft by Arizona Cardinals! #HBCU

🏈 BREAKING 🏈 .@AAMUBulldogs QB AQEEL GLASS WINS DEACON JONES TROPHY AS THE SPRING 2021 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR blackcollegefootballhof.org/… @Aqeel_Glass4

BREAKING NEWS: BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2018 UNVEILED... blackcollegefootballhof.org/…

Congratulations to 2015 Black College Football Hall of Fame Inductee, Ken Riley on being selected to the @ProFootballHOF! Welcome to Canton for a second time!

Paul "Tank" Younger was a man of firsts. First NFL player from a HBCU, the first black player to play in an NFL All-Star Game & the FIRST African American to become an NFL front-office admin. The 4x Pro- Bowler was also inducted into the College Football HOF #BlackHistoryMonth

BREAKING NEWS: @PatrickMahomes & his @15andMahomies Foundation make multi-year commitment to the HBCU Legacy Bowl. “A leader on and off the field. Thank you Patrick for supporting Historically Black Colleges & Universities.” - Doug Williams, Super Bowl XXII MVP

** BREAKING ** BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2020 ANNOUNCED... blackcollegefootballhof.org/… @MEACSports @theswac @CIAAForLife @TheSIAC @NCCU_Football @GSU_TIGERS @AAMUBulldogs @GO_MARAUDERS

Congrats to @FAMUAthletics OL Calvin Ashley on signing with the @Buccaneers!

🏈 BREAKING 🏈 @BowieStFootball QUARTERBACK AMIR HALL WINS DEACON JONES TROPHY AS THE 2018 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR... blackcollegefootballhof.org/…

Congrats to @tyhoward71 of the @HoustonTexans on being named this year’s Black College Football Pro Player of the Year, presented by @NFLPA! Tytus will be recognized at this Saturday’s @BCFHOF induction ceremony in Atlanta. blackcollegefootballhof.org/…

With the 30th pick in the 6th Round in the 2018 @NFL Draft, the @nyjets select Trenton Cannon from Virginia State University. #HBCU

Congratulations to Dallas Daniels on being signed by the @Broncos! #HBCUPride #NFLDraft   #HBCUsInTheNFL

Super Bowl LVIII features two players from HBCUs! Good luck to @49ers DL Javon Hargrave and @Chiefs CB Joshua Williams!

With the 4th pick in the 2nd Round (36th overall) in the 2018 @NFL Draft, the @Colts select Darius Leonard from @SCSTATE1896. #HBCU

Congratulations to HBCU Legacy Bowl Offensive MVP Xavier Smith (@Shinetime_863) on being signed by the Los Angeles Rams!

*BREAKING* TARIK COHEN WINS DEACON JONES TROPHY AS INAUGURAL BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR…facebook.com/BCFHOF/photos/a… #OurHistory

Congratulations to Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductee, @ABethea41! 🏈

.@BCFHOF Class of 2018 Inductee Spotlight: Raymond Chester. He played Tight End for @MorganStBears (1966-1969). He was then selected by @RAIDERS with the 24th overall pick in the 1970 NFL Draft... facebook.com/BCFHOF/photos/a…

CONGRATULATIONS BILL NUNN! 2010 @BCFHOF Inductee, journalist, NFL Scout, 5x Super Bowl Champion, he constructed a bridge between the @steelers and Historically Black Colleges and Universities, 2021 @ProFootballHOF Inductee

Representing Black College Football at this year's @NFL #ProBowl! 🏈 Congratulations to @T_Armstead72 and @dsleon45!

So. Much. History. 25 members of the Black College Football Hall of Fame gathered last night to celebrate the Class of 2018.

So proud of the @HBCULegacyBowl CAREER FAIR... Over 1,500 HBCU juniors & seniors having an OPPORTUNITY to interview with more than 100 of the nation’s top employers! Special thanks to today’s keynote speaker, @Commanders President @whoisjwright, the support of @TroyVincentSr and the ongoing coverage of our friends at @nflnetwork for shining a bright light on #hbcuexcellence.

2017 Black College Football Player of the Year Finalist: @FOOTBALL_NCAT QB LAMAR RAYNARD… blackcollegefootballhof.org/…

The @BCFHOF congratulates #HBCU Greats @TarikCohen (@ChicagoBears) and @dsleon45 (@Colts) on being named AP @NFL 1st Team All-Pro! Both are candidates for the 2018 Black College Football Pro Player of the Year Award, Presented by @NFLPA. BlackCollegeFootballHOF.org

Congratulations to Mark Evans II on being signed by the @Saints! #HBCUPride #NFLDraft   #HBCUsInTheNFL

Never before has this much HBCU football history and greatness been assembled in one place and on one stage. Two Super Bowl MVPs, five @ProFootballHOF Inductees, 16 Super Bowl Champions and 100s of National Black College Football, MEAC, SWAC, SIAC & CIAA championships represented at the 2024 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY. An amazing evening last night at the @cfbhall honoring these legends and giants. PICTURED (Induction year in parentheses): Joe Adams, Tennessee State (2024); Willard Bailey, Virginia Union, Norfolk State, Saint Paul's (VA), Virginia–Lynchburg (2021); Antoine Bethea, Howard (2024); Mel Blount, Southern (2011); Waymond Bryant, Tennessee State (2024); Harry Carson, South Carolina State (2012); Ben Coates, Livingstone College (2022); Greg Coleman, Florida A&M (2021); Kevin Dent, Jackson State (2024); Richard Dent, Tennessee State (2015); Parnell Dickinson, Mississippi Valley State (2017); Leslie Frazier, Alcorn State (2023); Jimmy Giles, Alcorn State (2021); James “Shack” Harris, Grambling State (2012); Thomas Henderson, Langston (2018); Richard Huntley, Winston-Salem State (2024); Harold Jackson, Jackson State (2019); Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Tennessee State (2013); Henry Lawrence, Florida A&M (2023); Frank Lewis, Grambling State (2019); Greg Lloyd, Fort Valley State (2018); Charlie Neal (2013); Timmy Newsome, Winston-Salem State (2019); Nate Newton, Florida A&M (2022); Lamar Parrish, Lincoln (2024); Robert Porcher, Tennessee State, South Carolina State (2017); Joe Taylor Howard, Virginia Union, Hampton, Florida A&M (2020); Dennis Thomas, (2020); Everson Walls, Grambling State (2018); Johnnie Walton, Elizabeth City State (2023); Sammy White, Grambling State (2022); Erik Williams, Central State (2011); Doug Williams, Grambling State (2011); Aeneas Williams, Southern (2016)

Here is James “Shack” Harris with his family & Coach Eddie Robinson in 1965, signing his scholarship to play QB at @Grambling1901. After four @theswac Championships, Shack went on to become an @NFL pioneer with the @buffalobills, @RamsNFL & @Chargers. 📸 Credit: @GramFanatics

On this day in 1954, Inaugural (2010) @BCFHOF Inductee, Walter "Sweetness" Payton was born. Payton, was a RB at @GoJSUTigers from 1971-74. He picked up his nickname "Sweetness" because of the smooth way he ran. The legend is a Super Bowl champion & was went to 9 Pro Bowls

On this day, @BCFHOF Class of 2012 Inductee, Steve McNair was born! McNair was a stand out QB for @AlcornStateFB. He set career records for the FCS with 14,496 passing yards. He was selected in the 1995 NFL Draft and leading the @Titans to Super Bowl XXXIV.

*BREAKING NEWS* 2018 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED… blackcollegefootballhof.org/… 🏈 @CIAAForLife @theswac @MEACSports @JayWalkerSky @CelebrationBowl @TheUndefeated @TarikCohen @cfbhall @BowieStFootball

Eddie Robinson, one of the best & most successful coaches in CFB history, built Grambling State FB into a small power house program. Robinson ended his career with an astonishing 408–165–15 record, 45 winning seasons & 9 black college FB national championships. #BlackHistoryMonth

🏈 BREAKING 🏈 @TennStateFB WIDE RECEIVER CHRIS ROWLAND WINS DEACON JONES TROPHY AS THE 2019 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR... blackcollegefootballhof.org/… @crowland30

🏈BREAKING NEWS🏈 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME ESTABLISHES $150,000 HBCU SCHOLARSHIP FUND View release here: blackcollegefootballhof.org/…

Black College Football Player of the Year Spotlight: @AAMUBulldogs LB Quantravis Kelly (@qkelly_5) had a game-high 10 tackles and 2 tackles-for-loss in win over Alabama State. 🏈

Congratulations to @BCFHOF Class of 2014 Inductee, ROBERT BRAZILE, on his selection in the @ProFootballHOF!

Black College Football Player of the Year Spotlight: @AlcornStateFB WR LeCharles Pringle had 4 receptions for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Braves win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff 🏈