Black College Football Hall of Fame Releases 2024 Deacon Jones Trophy Watch List

With less than two weeks until the start of the 2024 HBCU football season, excitement is building as the Black College Football Hall of Fame has released its watch list for the prestigious Deacon Jones trophy. The list includes 50 returning HBCU football players, showcasing the best talent in the league.

The SWAC leads the way with 19 selections, followed closely by the MEAC with 14 players making the list. The CAA and OVC combined have four selections, while the SIAC leads the Division II conferences with eight players. The CIAA, on the other hand, only has five players on the watch list.

Alabama State boasts the most selections of any team with five players making the list, followed by South Carolina State and Howard with four each. However, there are some notable names that were left off the list, including standout players like Benari Black from Johnson C. Smith, Jayden Broughton from South Carolina State, and Kelvin Dean from Florida A&M.

These players have shown exceptional talent and promise in the past season, and fans are eager to see how they will perform in the upcoming season. With the Deacon Jones trophy on the line, the competition is sure to be fierce as these players strive to prove themselves as the best in HBCU football. Stay tuned for more updates as the season kicks off in just a few days.