The rivalry game between No. 16 UCLA Bruins and No. 7/6 USC will be a historic matchup as both teams have a Black starting quarterback. This is the first time in the history of the rivalry game that two Black quarterbacks—Caleb Williams of USC and Dorian Thompson-Robinson of UCLA—will battle against each other.
Both the Forum and the Summit brought together several African American personnel from different franchises and college programs to give them resources to help them secure high-profile positions in the NFL.
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“My very first game, I was a little bit nervous. I never played the actual sport,” said Los Angeles high school senior quarterback Tommy Legardye. “Once I got my first hit, I was like “I’m ready” in the game what did to me, I should do it back.”
Ohio State Buckeyes sophomore quarterback Dwayne Haskins had the talent, skill and leadership qualities to maintain the winning culture of the Ohio State Buckeyes. After playing eight games with no starts during his freshmen year, Haskins came into the 2018 season as a starter. With Haskins as the main signal caller, the Buckeyes had a prosperous season with a 13-1 overall record. He ascended through the ranks of college football by becoming one of the top ten college quarterbacks in the country. His quarterback rating at 86.3 placed him at fourth. During the season, Haskins made 50 touchdown passes and
As a redshirt sophomore, quarterback Manny Wilkins became a starter of the Arizona State Sun Devils football team. Since then, he has become one of the program’s elite signal callers.
Smith will likely join former Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones in backing up Phillip Rivers.
With a 3-2 record, junior Mikel Beime is helping restore the legacy of the Locke football program after two seasons of forfeits.
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has been named to the AFC roster for the 2017 Pro Bowl
Michael Vick has returned to the Georgia Dome for the Atlanta Falcons’ final regular-season game in the stadium.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton rose to the NFL spotlight when he led his team to an electric 15-1 season and to Super Bowl 50. The 2010 Heisman Trophy winner completed 296 passes, 35 of them being touchdown passes, according to ESPN. Newton also ran the ball a total of 636 yards. Scrambling resulted in a career high of 56 first downs and 10 touchdowns this season, according to ESPN. The Panthers lead the NFL with 771 net total yards, averaging 237.5 passing yards per game. Carolina also leads in rushing yards with 296 yards with 148 yards per game,
Senior quarterback Donovan Martinez excels both in academics and athletics