Underdog Triumph: How Two HBCU Stars Are Shaking Up the NFL Landscape
Two HBCU stars have made their way onto NFL rosters a week before the start of the NFL season, and they both attended the same HBCU. Former Morgan State defensive stars Erick Hunter and Elijah Williams have made their way onto the New England Patriots’ and Minnesota Vikings’ 53-man rosters, respectively. Both players were pivotal to Morgan State’s defensive success in the MEAC during their tenure.
Hunter spent all four years at Morgan State, establishing himself as one of the top players in HBCU football. His 2025 season stood out as his best, earning All-MEAC First Team honors and multiple All-American nods from BOXTOROW, FCS Football Central, and Phil Steele. He also competed in the HBCU Legacy Bowl and The American Bowl, and was a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, HBCU Player of the Year, and the Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete Award.

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