When the NFL released its list of 319 players invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, one detail stood out in HBCU football circles. No current HBCU player made the list. The combine will take place in Indianapolis from February 23 through March 2. Live coverage begins February 26. For programs with deep NFL history, the absence feels significant. But the full story requires context. The numbers tell one story. The evolution of college football tells another. HBCU Football and the NFL Combine: A Historical Context HBCU football holds a foundational place in professional football history. Before the full integration of major
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