The highest paid LB in the NFL is Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Colts at $19.85 million per year. Leonard played for HBCU South Carolina State (2x MEAC Defensive POTY)

❓ Did you know ❓ With the No.1 HS recruit signing with Jackson State and the reverberations around college football, one may have missed this: The highest paid LB in the NFL is Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Colts at $19.85 million per year. Leonard played for HBCU @SCState_Fb pic.twitter.com/BdGViEczzd

— Southern Sports Central Radio Network™ (@SoSportsCentral) December 17, 2021

Let’s make sure we give Coach Buddy Pough his flowers. He has continuously churned out Pro Players in his 19 years at South Carolina State! There are FBS coaches that can’t say they have the same amount of talent going to the NFL on a yearly basis. pic.twitter.com/FJgRnmueoG

— Bayi (@Gerald_Huggins) December 16, 2021

PREVIEW: @NSU_BBall Returns from Exam Break to Face Loyola and New Mexico

PREVIEW: @NSU_BBall Returns from Exam Break to Face Loyola and New Mexico https://t.co/0LDYie4keG

— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) December 17, 2021

.#ROARcity please welcome Bryce Phillips (@brycephillipsbp), a transfer from Santa Ana College.

.#ROARcity please welcome Bryce Phillips (@brycephillipsbp), a transfer from Santa Ana College.

"Bryce comes from a bloodline of great defensive backs. He can play press coverage and has great zone awareness. He understands the position and brings experience."

-@CoachMcNutt pic.twitter.com/DcUOO0LMFm

— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) December 17, 2021

Morgan State Signs 20 During Early Signing Period

🐻🏈✍️Morgan State Signs 20 During @NCAAFootball Early Signing Period
📝👉https://t.co/dNJucSO70t@MEACSports | @UnderArmour #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/dS9MVb4Ck1

— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) December 17, 2021

We're proud to announce that @TXSOTigers DE MICHAEL BADEJO (@TheRealBadejo) has been selected for the @HBCULegacyBowl !

We're proud to announce that @TXSOTigers DE MICHAEL BADEJO (@TheRealBadejo) has been selected for the @HBCULegacyBowl! ✊🏿https://t.co/dsHhTftr0D@nflnetwork @NFL @BCFHOF pic.twitter.com/idkyjBXo0Y

— HBCU Legacy Bowl (@HBCULegacyBowl) December 17, 2021

Florida A&M Announces Capital Projects Coming Soon - Florida A&M

Florida A&M Athletics announces capital projects coming soon to the Al Lawson Center, Jake Gaither Gymnasium, and Moore-Kittles Field.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 https://t.co/cFLfsBBHN6

— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) December 17, 2021

Howard Men’s Basketball Set to Compete in the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic on TNT

.@HUMensBB Set to Compete in the @legacyclassic on TNT #BleedBlue #MEACMBB https://t.co/3zm5oM1m7o

— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) December 17, 2021

WATCH@9 PM ET | Florida A&M at Santa Clara

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.

⌚️ 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT
📺 https://t.co/AHq5SaaZzY
📊 https://t.co/VEa7CqG5eg#FAMU | #Rattlers | #ThinkBig pic.twitter.com/es5PIEJYyt

— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) December 17, 2021

Ep 221 - Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab (Special Edition) Today’s show is from Radio Row at the @CelebrationBowl in Atlanta.

Ep 221 - Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab (Special Edition) Today’s show is from Radio Row at the @CelebrationBowl in Atlanta.@DrKenyattaCavil @MikeWash88 @charlesbish1953
https://t.co/7uMSt3wYKv

— Inside the HBCU Sports Lab (@HBCUSportsLab1) December 17, 2021

Join us in welcoming offensive lineman TJ Demas (@demas_tj2022) to the #FAMUly!

#RattlerNation,

Join us in welcoming offensive lineman TJ Demas (@demas_tj2022) to the #FAMUly!

• Clearwater Central Catholic HS
• 6’2 | 290
🎥 https://t.co/7UsRJIDIpn#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt | #NSD22 pic.twitter.com/gaNstk0q9i

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 17, 2021

@ESPNEvents has reached a new 6-year agreement for the @CelebrationBowl to continue at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.

🏟 @ESPNEvents has reached a new 6-year agreement for the @CelebrationBowl to continue at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.

More: https://t.co/02hc36xo7O pic.twitter.com/P1Cj9V2B1n

— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) December 17, 2021

Cricket Celebration Bowl is part of Dennis Thomas’ legacy of leadership in Black College Sports

Dennis Thomas, retiring after 20 years as the MEAC commissioner, was critical in establishing the @CelebrationBowl and the @MEAC_SWAC Challenge.

Thomas is indelibly woven into the history of Black college sports in the 20th and 21st centuries.https://t.co/Yemr4TvdRZ

— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) December 17, 2021

WATCH | Jackson State Coach Deion Sanders on helping to change the culture amongst the HBCU landscape

Jackson St. Coach Deion Sanders on helping to change the culture amongst the HBCU landscape.🤌🏿 pic.twitter.com/Nko4BuhcUM

— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) December 17, 2021

Race on Campus: How the Common Black College Application Helped Fuel a Surge in Applicants to HBCUs

Race on Campus: How the Common Black College Application Helped Fuel a Surge in Applicants to HBCUs https://t.co/wZKy8OsrPF

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2021

Sonja Stills Is Making HBCUs a Priority for Young Black Athletes | Naya Samuel

Sonja Stills Is Making HBCUs a Priority for Young Black Athletes https://t.co/uAbVGjRYX8

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2021

Panthers Defeat Defending CIAA Champs Winston-Salem State

Panthers Defeat Defending CIAA Champs Winston-Salem State https://t.co/QhwpqSIeyu

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2021

Coach Jay Butler on capturing his 100th Career Coaching Win at VUU!

#VUU family, join us in Congratulating Coach Jay Butler on capturing his 100th Career Coaching Win at VUU!
Virginia Union is currently ranked 9th in the Atlantic Region of the NCAA. #pantherpride #vaunion1865 pic.twitter.com/3RgFqOQzQl

— Virginia Union (@VAUnion1865) December 17, 2021

Butler Gets 100th Win as VUU Coach https://t.co/SQ2GXzQu6t

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2021

Reggie Anderson | S.C. State players look forward to playing on a national stage

S.C. State players look forward to playing on a national stage https://t.co/iAScmJypBr via @wltx

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2021

Bowie State's Pryor, Lincoln (PA)'s Laudet Selected to AFCA All-America Football Team

Bowie State's Pryor, Lincoln (PA)'s Laudet Selected to AFCA All-America Football Team #CIAAFB https://t.co/q2s7y2Vgrn

— CIAA (@CIAAForLife) December 17, 2021

Kyle T. Mosley | NCCU Coach LeVelle Moton Stresses Careers, Financial Literacy at the HBCU Legacy Classic Basketball Showcase and Career Summit

NCCU Coach LeVelle Moton Stresses Careers, Financial Literacy at the HBCU Legacy Classic Basketball Showcase and Career Summithttps://t.co/ox5XJYSM35
https://t.co/ox5XJYSM35

— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) December 17, 2021

Chuck Culpepper | As HBCU football deals with realignment, the Celebration Bowl still holds its appeal

As HBCU football deals with realignment, the Celebration Bowl still holds its appeal https://t.co/O5YWNu99KZ

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2021

SWAC Men's Basketball Scores and Recaps: Dec. 16

SWAC Men's Basketball Scores and Recaps: Dec. 16 https://t.co/dSTHRYgbJZ

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2021

“Sometimes we are called to step into a bigger future than the one we imagined for ourselves"

“Sometimes we are called to step into a bigger future than the one we imagined for ourselves. For me, that future is at Jackson State University.” https://t.co/RC0Eqlqiyj

— The Black Wall Street Times (@TheBWSTimes) December 17, 2021

From the Power 5 Desk: Herschel Walker's campaign falsely claimed he graduated from college |

Why Is Herschel Walker Lying About Having a College Degree? https://t.co/6atS26SRnF via @YahooNews

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2021

🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥 https://t.co/E9I4Gjy5Rm

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 17, 2021

From @bluestein NEW: Herschel Walker's campaign falsely claimed he graduated from college

(Via AJC News) https://t.co/oQrHCu67Pc

— Eric Stirgus (@EScoopStirgus) December 17, 2021

Lunsford named All-American by BOXTOROW

🏈 | Congrats to junior linebacker Payton Lunsford for being named an All-American by @boxtorow ‼

📰 https://t.co/Dj4sXNLUrv#AllAmerican pic.twitter.com/wqfhjY3elu

— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) December 13, 2021