College football will soon be underway in Mississippi and fans of the state’s HBCUs have a lot to look forward to.
On Tuesday, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) released its list of players expected to make an impact on the field this year with eight of those suiting up for teams in Mississippi.
First Team
- OL Evan Henry (Jackson State)
- WR Fabian McCray (Jackson State)
- TE Tavarious Griffin (Alcorn State)
- DL Malachi Bailey (Alcorn State)
2024 Preseason All-SWAC First Team Selections 📣#SWACFB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/5mGKErZQXv
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) July 16, 2024
Second Team
- TE Jaxson Davis (Mississippi Valley State)
- DL Jeremiah Williams (Jackson State)
- DB Esaias Guthrie (Jackson State)
- DB Edwin Summerour (Alcorn State)
Preseason 2024 All-SWAC Second Team Selections 📣#SWACFB | #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/Aaq2ZCk8Zv
— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) July 16, 2024
As for team rankings, Alcorn State is projected to be the top dog in the SWAC West. Jackson State is predicted to be third in the SWAC East as Mississippi Valley State is anticipated to be last in the division.
The Braves, Tigers, and Delta Devils will kick off the 2024 campaign on Thursday, August 29.
