HBCU Players Now Need a Transfer Stop | Jacksonville News

Marshall Faulk, new head coach at Southern University, reveals a major shift in how HBCU players reach the NFL—no longer a direct path, but now often a detour through FBS programs, offering bigger financial perks and more exposure. Faulk urges coaches to prepare players for this new reality, while SWAC coaches like Mickey Joseph at Grambling State grapple with constant roster turnover and rebuilding culture. Though HBCUs remain a vital pipeline—dating back to Paul “Tank” Younger’s historic 1949 pro signing—the journey to the pros is evolving, demanding adaptability and resilience from athletes and coaches alike. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70d1a48b4a4203a4