10 players from Va. schools selected for inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl in NOLA
Fred Jeter | 2/17/2022, 6 p.m.
The state of Virginia will be well represented at the inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl set for Saturday, Feb. 19, in New Orleans.
Kickoff for the postseason All-Star game is 4 p.m. Eastern time from Yulman Stadium on the campus of Tulane University. The NFL Network will provide TV coverage.
The first-time event includes standout seniors or graduate students from historically Black colleges and universities from around the nation, primarily from the CIAA, SIAC, MEAC and SWAC. For many, this will be a final chance to “audition” before NFL scouts and other pro football leagues.
Virginia Union University players selected for the honor are offensive lineman Savion Hopes and kicker Jefferson Souza. Virginia State University players attending are defensive back Will Adams, defensive lineman Javon Frazier and offensive lineman Zachary Wilcox.
Defensive lineman James Fagan from Hampton University also was selected.
Quarterback Juwan Carter, defensive lineman De’Shaan Dixon, defensive end Chris Meyers and offensive lineman Jalen Powell will represent Norfolk State University. From Highland Springs High School, Carter passed for 2,508 yards with 20 touchdowns and only five interceptions this past season.
