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N.C. Central 

After all the dusk was cleared, the Eagles signed 30 recruits to their fall class, including five from December’s early signing period.

Notable transfers include South Carolina defensive end Taeshawn Alston, Sacramento State linebacker Sheldon Blackwell, Elizabeth City State wide receiver Ka’Trez Bracey, Kentucky State offensive lineman Demarcus Elliott, Indiana State running back Plez Lawrence, North Carolina A&T quarterback Nelson Layne, Appalachian State defensive tackle and Southern High alum Harold “KJ” Liles, Georgia Southern defensive lineman Branden Palmer, The Citadel QB Cobey Thompkins and Kent State DB Tevin Tucker.

Visit NCCU’s website for a complete list.

The athletics department also announced on Thursday the hiring of Etienne Thomas as deputy athletic director/senior woman administrator. The Eagles alumna was the SWA at NCCU from 2008-2017. Her previous job was Winston-Salem State’s director of athletics from 2020-2025.

Shaw

The Bears have not officially released their recruiting class.

N.C. A&T

Coming off a 2-10 inaugural season, coach Shawn Gibbs and staff added 38 recruits, including 17 transfers.

“We wanted to focus recruiting efforts within the state and bordering states,” said Gibbs, a NCCU alumnus. “We feel good about the homegrown talent we’ve been able to find.

Notable transfers include Coastal Carolina OL Desmond Jackson, Elon OL Ahmarion McCleod, Monmouth OL Andre Oben, Florida Atlantic OL Qae’Shon Sapp, South Carolina State OL Christopher “Eli” Williams, and Charleston Southern tight end Ne’Bayne Moore.

Visit ncataggies.com for a complete list.

Hampton

The Pirates and the University of Virginia have agreed to meet on Sept. 15, 2029, in Charlottesville.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for Hampton football and our entire campus community,” director of athletics Anthony D. Henderson Sr. said. “Any time you can line up against an in-state FBS program on a stage like Scott Stadium, it elevates your student-athlete experience, showcases your brand, and energizes your alumni and supporters.”

Among Hampton’s six recruits is Jordan High defensive back Caden Rice.

Legacy Bowl

The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl is less than a week away. Our last list of players invited to participate.

* Grambling State OL Darius Meeks

* Texas Southern WR Trenton Leary

* Grambling P Johnny Schifano

* Grambling TE Covadis Knighten

* Edward Waters QB Noah Bodden

Transfer Portal

* Delaware State LB Brian Bates

* N.C. A&T OL Kaleb Culberson

* N.C. A&T DE Marquis Hood

* Virginia Union FS Jayden Earley

* S.C. State TE Cyrus Ellison

* S.C. State OL Kiande Marsh

* S.C. State K Nicolas Cavanillas

* Howard TE KD Mosley

Goodbye. Hello.

* Delaware State RB James Jones to New Mexico State

* Benedict RB Triston Morgan, Kennesaw State

* S.C. State WR Nigel Johnson, Western Kentucky

* Louisiana Monroe DL Amarion Ware, Jackson State

* Florida A&M WR Goldie Lawrence, Coastal Carolina

* Southern QB Jalen Woods, Hampton

* FAMU QB Tyler Jefferson, Bethune-Cookman

* Southern DB Treylan James, LSU

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