Black College Football Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2025
The Black College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday revealed its Class of 2025.
Six inductees were selected from a list of 27 Finalists the hall’s Selection Committee had determined earlier.
The Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 includes Henry Dyer (RB, Grambling, 1963-65), Rashean Mathis (DB, Bethune-Cookman, 1999-2002), Jacquay Nunnally (WR, Florida A&M, 1997-2000), Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (DB, Tennessee State, 2004-07), Jay “Sky” Walker (QB, Howard, 1992-93) and coach Fred "Pop" Long (Wiley, 1921-1965).
“What we have with the Class of 2025 is an incredible showcase of the talent that has come from Historically Black Colleges and Universities over the years,” said Black College Football Hall of Fame Co-Founder and 2011 inductee Doug Williams. “When the Black College Hall of Fame was established, its purpose was to do just this, elevating and recognizing the past, present, and future of Black College Football. Congratulations to the Class of 2025.”
Votes were tallied from the nine-member Selection Committee, comprised of prominent journalists, commentators and historians, as well as former NFL General Managers and executives, and from members of the BCFHOF to determine the Inductees
The Class of 2025 will be recognized publicly for the first time at the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, La., on Feb. 22, 2025. The 16th annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by the Atlanta Falcons, will be held June 7, 2025, in Atlanta.
For more information about the Class of 2025, please visit blackcollegefootballhof.org
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