HBCU Prospects Emerge as NFL Draft Contenders in 2027 Class

As the 2025 college football season approaches, several standout players from HBCUs and major programs are drawing NFL Draft attention. Among HBCU prospects, athletes like linebacker Eric Hunter from Morgan State and wide receiver Shemar Savage from Jackson State are notable for their size, versatility, and potential impact. South Carolina Gamecocks, who had five players drafted recently, rely heavily on returning quarterback LaNorris Sellers, a dynamic redshirt sophomore with NFL potential, alongside underclassmen like cornerback Jalon Kilgore expected to declare early for the draft. Clemson's Bryant Wesco is highlighted as a rising sophomore wide receiver with impressive stats and draft appeal, while PFF projects the 2027 NFL Draft class as historically strong, featuring true sophomores like Jeremiah Smith, a generational wide receiver talent. These evaluations underscore the depth of emerging football talent across various schools as they prepare for breakthrough seasons and professional prospects.