JACKSON STATE TIGERS NEWS

Jackson State to host for HBCU player showcase for XFL, which is owned by The Rock Jackson State will host one of six XFL player showcases on July 16, the league announced Thursday.

MAY 5, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Which Jackson State player will be next NFL Draft pick under Deion Sanders in 2023? James Houston was the first NFL Draft pick of the Deion Sanders era at Jackson State football. Which Tiger player will be next in the 2023 d...

MAY 4, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Top247 WR Johntay Cook talks about his top five schools The latest here.

MAY 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

James Houston is first NFL Draft pick of Deion Sanders era. Will he be the catalyst for more? James Houston etched his name into Jackson State football history Saturday, ending\u00a0a nearly decade-long NFL Draft drought for JSU.

APRIL 30, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Lions LB James Houston on 'making plays' at Jackson St. Justin Rogers talks to Jackson State linebacker James Houston, a sixth-round draft choice by the Lions on Saturday. More videos at nfl.com.

APRIL 30, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

First JSU Player Under Deion Sanders Picked in NFL Draft The Lions selected Jackson State’s James Houston IV in the sixth round of this weekend’s draft.

APRIL 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NFL Draft: Former Gators, Jackson State LB James Houston Taken by Lions James Houston IV is the fourth former Florida player selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, although he finished his college career at Jackson Stat...

APRIL 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NFL Draft: Former Gators, Jackson State LB James Houston Taken by Lions James Houston IV is the fourth former Florida player selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, although he finished his college career at Jackson Stat...

APRIL 30, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

The Lions Have "THEE PROBLEM"! James Houston IV Drafted by Detroit in the 6th Round The Detroit Lions selected Jackson State’s linebacker James Houston IV in the 2022 NFL Draft.

APRIL 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lions snag Jackson State edge rusher James Houston at pick No. 217 For the third time in the NFL Draft, the Lions selected an edge rusher, taking Jackson\u00a0State's James Houston in the sixth round, pick N...

APRIL 30, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

HBCU Stars James Houston IV and Markquese Bell at NFLPA Pre-Draft Party The NFLPA hosted Jackson State’s James Houston, Markquese Bell, and other NFL Draft hopefuls to a Pre-Draft party in Las Vegas, NV.

APRIL 28, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Travis Hunter: Jackson State football receiver, defensive back in photos A look at Travis Hunter, a Jackson State football receiver who played at Collins Hill High School in Suwanee, Georgia.

APRIL 28, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Is this the year Deion Sanders gets a Jackson State football player selected in NFL Draft? Deion Sanders is entering his third season as Jackson State football coach. Is this the year he gets a JSU player and other HBCU stars get s...

APRIL 28, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Travis Hunter catches 2 TD passes in 1st quarter of Jackson State spring game Travis Hunter, the Collins Hill wide receiver/cornerback who shocked the college football world in December when he flipped his commitment f...

APRIL 25, 2022 • AJC.COM

Cowboys' official visitor James Houston may be small-school star with big-time potential The Florida Gator turned Jackson State Tiger surprised some to be on the Cowboys’ official visitor list. @DiabeticTyler checks the film to s...

APRIL 23, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Falcons Legend Deion Sanders Compares Jackson State's James Houston IV to NFL Rising Star Jackson State coach Deion Sanders compares James Houston IV to NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons.

APRIL 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ayden Williams, Mississippi's top 2023 WR, includes Ole Miss football, Jackson State among top six Ayden Williams, Mississippi's No. 1wide receiver, released his top six schools. The four-star recruit listed Ole Miss, JSU, Georgia, Tenness...

APRIL 20, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Falcons Draft: Keith Corbin III Overcoming HBCU Stigma Keith Corbin III is entering the 2022 NFL Draft as one of the best under-the-radar prospects.

APRIL 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Texans Draft: Keith Corbin Overcoming Small-School Stigma Despite playing at a HBCU, receiver Keith Corbin III is being targeted by several NFL teams.

APRIL 13, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Texans Draft: Keith Corbin Overcoming Small-School Stigma Despite playing at a HBCU, receiver Keith Corbin III is being targeted by several NFL teams.

APRIL 13, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Jackson State QB Shedeur Sanders on new offense coordinator Brett Bartolone Jackson State football has a new offensive coordinator, Brett Bartolone, who is helping QB Shedeur Sanders improve during the offseason.

APRIL 9, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

CJ Holmes: Jackson State football defensive back through the years A look at CJ Holmes, Jackson State football defensive back who is from New Orleans, Louisiana

APRIL 1, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Could James Houston IV's Visit with Chiefs be a Positive Sign for HBCU NFL Draft Hopefuls? Could Jackson State’s James Houston IV’s visit with an NFL team signal positive news for HBCU players in the 2022 NFL Draft?

MARCH 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

What Deion Sanders saw in James Houston IV that may intrigue scouts for NFL draft James Houston came to Jackson State as a linebacker. He left as one of the best pass rushers in FCS. Will be he selected in the NFL draft?

MARCH 30, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Deion Sanders calls out Browns, other NFL teams, for not attending Jackson State pro day Deion Sanders said that he was going to call out the teams\u00a0that didn't come to Jackson State football pro day on Monday.\u00a0The Brown...

MARCH 23, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM