The 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List has welcomed eleven standout players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
The scouting team began its hunt for the “best of the best” draft prospects among college players last February. Making the list highlights the talent of these athletes and provides an opportunity for them to showcase their skills to NFL coaches and decision-makers at the Reese’s Senior Bowl Game in February.
Among the eleven HBCU players selected, seven defensive and four offensive student-athletes represent a strong showcase from various institutions. The players feature a balanced mix from different conferences, with six hailing from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and five from the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Notably, Florida A&M, Morgan State, South Carolina State, and Howard University each have two representatives making the list.
HBCU Players on the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List:
Carson Vinson, OL – Alabama A&M
James Burgess, DB – Alabama State
Kendall Bohler, DB – Florida A&M
Jeremiah Pruitte, TE – Florida A&M
Kenny Gallop Jr., DB – Howard University
Jarett Hunter, RB – Howard University
Robert McDaniel, DB – Jackson State
Erick Hunter, LB – Morgan State
Elijah Williams, DL – Morgan State
Aaron Smith, LB – South Carolina State
Nick Taiste, OL – South Carolina State
The game is widely regarded as the preeminent college football all-star game and serves as the first stage in the NFL Draft process. This year, more than 900 NFL personnel and over 1,100 media members from around the country were credentialed to cover the event.
This past April, the game produced a staggering 110 total picks, representing 43 percent of the entire NFL draft—a testament to its significance in shaping the future of professional football.
The Senior Bowl game will be held at the University of South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama on Feb. 1.
