Alcorn State University RB Jarveon Howard signed a 3 year, $2,830,000 UDFA Rookie contract with the Green Bay Packers, including an average annual salary of $943,333
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) April 30, 2024
2024 ~ $795,000
2025 ~ $960,000
2026 ~$1,075,000 pic.twitter.com/LIndpXW5ix
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Alcorn State University RB Jarveon Howard signed a 3 year, $2,830,000 UDFA Rookie contract with the Green Bay Packers
FSU Golf Selected to Play for NCAA Atlantic/East Regional Championship
FSU Golf Selected to Play for NCAA Atlantic/East Regional Championship https://t.co/Ni4279sg1B
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2024
FSU Football Release Official 2024 Schedule
FSU Football Release Official 2024 Schedule https://t.co/A7eiS3PFE2
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2024
Syracuse basketball has shown interest in Jackson State 4-star transfer Ken Evans Jr., per report | Neil Adler
Syracuse basketball has shown interest in 4-star transfer Ken Evans Jr., per report https://t.co/8rkfztphYj
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2024
NEWS: Memphis, Ole Miss, Louisville and others have reached out to Jackson State transfer 6’5” G Ken Evans Jr. (@kenevansjr), per source.
— Hitmen Hoops (@HitmenHoops) April 18, 2024
Evans - the 2023-24 SWAC Player of the Year - averaged 18.8 PTS and 5.4 REB while shooting 39.2% from 3PT on almost 5 attempts per game.… pic.twitter.com/xeXxbU5ks3
WATCH | Florida A&M head baseball coach Jamey Shouppe talks about why Florida A&M and Florida State never compete against each other | BOXTOROW
Florida A&M head baseball coach Jamey Shouppe talks about why Florida A&M and Florida State never compete against each other. Full conversation: https://t.co/yYmqzC63FM@FAMUAthletics pic.twitter.com/9zN5ZyEEZ5
— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) April 30, 2024
The champs rings have arrived! FAMU 2023 SWAC Cross Country Champions received their rings.
The 2023 SWAC Cross Country Championship Ring. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/7GuNKrlBrM
— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) April 30, 2024
Thanks to Kimberly Black for sponsoring all of our championship rings!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/f8tA3Oqylg
— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) April 30, 2024
Special thanks to @FAMU_1887 alumna Kimberly Black who sponsored ALL of the rings and pendants for our CHAMPIONS! Her name appears in each of the presentation boxes. https://t.co/lbNNXLLt7N pic.twitter.com/dr0wU0sDVs
— Tiffani-Dawn (@Tiffani_Sykes) April 30, 2024
The champs rings have arrived!
— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) April 30, 2024
Our 2023 SWAC Cross Country Champions received their rings. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/jTu8r7QJ6L
WATCH | Althea Gibson Renaming Ceremony
Althea Gibson Renaming Ceremony https://t.co/NUHO3RRl7S via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2024
WATCH | Tomekia Reed's Departure Leaves a Void in SWAC WBB| Grambling Wins Season Series vs TSU Baseball | Locked On HBCU
Tomekia Reed's Departure Leaves a Void in SWAC WBB| Grambling Wins Seaso... https://t.co/goaNWypVKk via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2024
Rattler baseball set for high stakes rematch with Bethune-Cookman | Alison Posey
Rattler baseball set for high stakes rematch with Bethune-Cookman https://t.co/1QFMd9nFqb
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2024
Leak rebuilding UAPB roster from ground up | Tanner Spearman
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has a new women https://t.co/615sJNlFdO
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2024
Quinnipiac transfer guard Reiven J. Douglas has committed to North Carolina A&T State University
She's coming home! #NotDoneYet #CountdownIsOwn 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/m8TIYxZDvf
— Evelyn M. Douglas (@EvelynMDouglas) April 30, 2024
I am in the transfer portal with one year of eligibility left. Excited for the next chapter! #transfernews pic.twitter.com/rOGv185ZEJ
— Reiven Douglas (@ReivenJDouglas) March 23, 2024
MBB: Ahead of today’s matchup, broadcasters @ReivenJDouglas & @SethFromo detail what to expect for both teams in the contest ahead.
— Quinnipiac Bobcats Sports Network (@QBSN) February 18, 2024
Tune in LIVE at https://t.co/G2aSu11M3w#MAACHoops pic.twitter.com/BOaa1VVerz
— Reiven Douglas (@ReivenJDouglas) November 8, 2022
2024 FCS-to-the-NFL Rookie Tracker: 154
2024 FCS-to-the-NFL Rookie Tracker: 154
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) April 30, 2024
12 draft picks
62 UDFA contracts
80 minicamp tryout inviteshttps://t.co/cyAnxZrs5M
Williams Voted SIAC Player of the Year, Coach Green Honored as Coach of the Year
Williams Voted SIAC Player of the Year, Coach Green Honored as Coach of the Year https://t.co/LdyQaw2Aoi pic.twitter.com/UrMwUgQpuE
— FVSU Sports (@FVSUATHLETICS) April 29, 2024
FCS Daily Dose: FCS In The NFL Draft Trends, Grad Transfers Now Have A Portal Window, NDSU’s Eli Green Enters Portal | Sam Herder
FCS Daily Dose: FCS In The NFL Draft Trends, Grad Transfers Now Have A Portal Window, NDSU’s Eli Green Enters Portalhttps://t.co/k4594jP2Gv
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) April 30, 2024
Change in Leadership for Hampton Pirates Football
Change in Leadership for Hampton Pirates Football#WeAreHamptonUhttps://t.co/FMU9CcI8ga
— Hampton Football (@Hampton_FB) April 30, 2024
Golden Tigers Earn Two Wins on the Day, Combining for 26 Runs to Advance to SIAC Softball Championships Semifinal Round
Golden Tigers Earn Two Wins on the Day, Combining for 26 Runs to Advance to SIAC Softball Championships Semifinal Round https://t.co/1koyRiunQN
— Tuskegee Softball (@skegeesoftball) April 30, 2024
Returning to the field today for a battle with Lane with a shot at the Championship Game on the line!
— Tuskegee Softball (@skegeesoftball) April 30, 2024
📍 Columbus, Ga.
🕕 1:30 ET
🆚 Lane
🏟️ South Commons Softball Complex#SkegeeSB l #MyTUAthleics l #SIACSB pic.twitter.com/m3DMDOkrRv
Stony Brook transfer 6'-3" forward Delaney Yarborough has signed with N.C. A&T | McDonogh School, Ellicott City, MD
𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 ✍🏽
— Lady Aggie Ball (@LadyAggieBall) April 30, 2024
Aggie Family; welcome transfer Forward 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐘𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 out of the Baltimore metro area as the newest addition to the 2024 signee class!
#AggieWBB💙💛 #Commit2Grit #WeAboveMe #LevelUp #BeUncommon pic.twitter.com/vhIhr3nnkr
We are just 1️⃣ week away from the 2024 SWAC Softball Tournament!
We are just 1️⃣ week away from the 2024 SWAC Softball Tournament!
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) April 30, 2024
🗓️ May 7 - May 10
📍 Gulfport, MS
🏟️⠀Gulfport Sportsplex
📺 SWAC Digital Network #SWACSB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/uYYKpiZ8vE
Florida A&M transfer DB Zaire Riley has committed to Valdosta State University
Thank you @valdostastatefb
— Lil Zai ♻️❤️ (@RileyZaire) April 29, 2024
AGTG!!! IM 2 EXCITED ❤️ @VSUDBcoach pic.twitter.com/FQvs59LFfi
little bit of spring 24’ ⬇️🔒 pic.twitter.com/gxmFJKbNlq
— Lil Zai ♻️❤️ (@RileyZaire) April 17, 2024
🔴⚫️2024 Football Schedule⚫️🔴#WTS pic.twitter.com/DQ8CZGAyaI
— Valdosta State Football (@valdostastatefb) April 26, 2024
Monday, April 29, 2024
The City and @FAMU_1887 will host a ceremony to unveil the new Althea Gibson Way street sign as they prepare to rename the roadway formerly known as Wahnish Way
#FamuEvents 🎾 The City of Tallahassee will honor the late Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumna Althea Gibson with unveiling Althea Gibson Way (formerly Wahnish Way) @cityoftlh
— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) April 30, 2024
Join the FAMUly and Tallahassee Community today at 10 a.m at the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center. pic.twitter.com/U5ElqHHW01
Tomorrow, the City and @FAMU_1887 will host a ceremony to unveil the new Althea Gibson Way street sign as they prepare to rename the roadway formerly known as Wahnish Way. Join us at 10a or watch the ceremony live online. Get details at https://t.co/UroKPniBDk pic.twitter.com/vNdqXuyvoB
— City of Tallahassee (@CityofTLH) April 29, 2024
WATCH | Nike Yardrunners came to the Highest of Seven Hills to gift our champions!
Nike Yardrunners came to the Highest of Seven Hills to gift our champions!#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/rA4UtLpQd6
— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) April 29, 2024
Florida A&M has received a commitment from Nebraska 5⭐ transfer safety Cory Collier Jr. | Miami Palmetto HS/Florida
Another 5 Star Defensive Back For FAMU Collier Was A Rivals 5 Star Coming Outta Highschool @_ccollierjr2 🐍 🏈 pic.twitter.com/YoPjKg7lp1
— I Talk Rattler Football 🐍🏈 (@RattlerPit) April 30, 2024
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) April 30, 2024
Corey Collier Jr. 4⭐️Safety transfer from Nebraska has committed to Florida A&M pic.twitter.com/fU2pBtr59A
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) April 29, 2024
Former Nebraska & Florida 4-Star Safety Corey Collier Jr. has committed to FAMU, per his social media. 🐍🔥#FAMUly @_ccollierjr2
— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) April 29, 2024
📸: Greg Smith, UF Athletics pic.twitter.com/Y1pZ8YePwb
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— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) December 21, 2022
Transfer DB @_ccollierjr2 is headed to Nebraska.#RENEW23 pic.twitter.com/3undtMQIqX
Our men's tennis team returns to Starkville and will meet up with Mississippi State in the NCAA tournament 🎾🏓
Our men's tennis team returns to Starkville and will meet up with Mississippi State in the NCAA tournament 🎾🏓#SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/fiWiZXkzdD
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) April 29, 2024
FMU freshman sprinter Shannon Levy is the 2024 @SunConference Women's 100 meter champion!! (11.88 seconds)
FMU freshman sprinter Shannon Levy is the 2024 @SunConference Women's 100 meter champion!! (11.88 seconds)@FLMemorialUniv @HeraldSports#fmu #Lions #hbcu #ShannonLevy #trackandfield #speedkills #speed #100meterchamp #naia #SUN #conferencechampion #Flomo #FloridaMemorial 🥇 pic.twitter.com/DnjACwhI1k
— FMU Lions Athletics (@GoFmuLions) April 30, 2024
Former JUCO/Lamar LB Adrian Owens has de-committed from FAMU, per his social media
— “Rari”🖤🏎️💨 (@ferrariowens) April 29, 2024
Former Lamar linebacker Adrian Owens announces his transfer to Florida A&M
— Zach McKinnell (@zachmckinnell) February 25, 2024
Owens recorded 66 total tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 2 sacks, & 2 forced fumbles over 17 games with the Cardinals. He will have three years of eligibility remaining https://t.co/mJzBJtsYTa