Running back Royce Freeman (a third-round draft pick in 2018) signed with the Chicago Bears. Cornerback Michael Ojemudia (a third-round pick in 2020) landed with the Dallas Cowboys. And wide receiver Juwann Winfree (a sixth-round pick in 2019) joined the Houston Texans.

A lack of representation on the Senior Bowl Watch List signals a concerning trend and deeper issue for scouting HBCU football talent.

It seems like everybody is high on Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love, and there's certainly a lot to like. He might be the most explosive back in the class, he's a natural tackle-breaker, and he offers enough decision-making prowess to trust in a starting role. Yet, he's not the lone back with first-round aspirations.

If you were starting a basketball team from this receiver class, Lane is likely going first overall. He's 6-foot-4 with a big wingspan and can really go up and get it. Of his 43 receptions last season, 12 ended up in scores. His body control at that size is unique and makes him a massive target for quarterbacks to find downfield.

Ahead of Saturday's Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff, we ranked 10 HBCU players who could be on next year's NFL draft radar.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Washington Commanders traded fourth-year running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers on Friday in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick

Kiper believes the matchup will be a showcase for future NFL stars, with Clemson expected to feature multiple first-round talents. In Field Yates’ latest mock draft, four Tigers landed inside the Top 15, including edge rusher T.J. Parker at No. 8.

As far as the Cowboys are concerned, Yates had them picking at 13 and gave them Florida Gators defensive tackle Caleb Banks.