NFL Announces 2026 HBCU Showcase and IPP Pro Day Participants
ASHBURN, Va. — The National Football League announced the full list of participants for the 2026 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Showcase and International Player Pathway (IPP) Pro Day, set to take place March 28–30.
The on-field workouts will be held March 30 at the Washington Commanders’ practice facility, the BigBear.ai Performance Center at Commanders Park. Offensive prospects are scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. ET, followed by defensive players and specialists at 10:45 a.m.
The event, conducted in partnership with the Black College Football Hall of Fame and NFL International, will provide draft-eligible HBCU players and international prospects with an opportunity to perform in front of NFL scouts and executives ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Six IPP participants are eligible for selection in the draft, while five others will be eligible to sign with teams beginning March 31.
NFL clubs are expected to be in attendance, offering increased exposure for prospects aiming to take the next step in their professional careers.
2026 HBCU Showcase Participants
The following players are scheduled to participate in the HBCU Showcase:
Travaunta Abner (TE, Alabama A&M)
Curtis Allen (RB, Virginia Union)
William Atkins (QB, South Carolina State)
Noah Bodden (QB, Edward Waters)
Andrew Brown (K, North Carolina A&T)
Bryce Cage (DL, Grambling)
Desmond Daniels (T, Alabama State)
Donerio Davenport (RB, Jackson State)
Charles Davis (T, Florida A&M)
Carlos Dunovant (DB, Morehouse)
Charles George (LB, Texas Southern)
Ckelby Givens (DE, Southern)
Ashton Grable (T, Florida A&M)
Kevon Gregory (DB, Virginia Lynchburg)
Aaron Harris (DB, North Carolina A&T)
Johnny Harris (DB, Bethune-Cookman)
Walker Harris (QB, North Carolina Central)
Erick Hunter (LB, Morgan State)
Quincy Ivory (DE, Jackson State)
Jamal Jones (DL, Bowie State)
Kevon King (RB, Norfolk State)
Makai Lovett (WR, Edward Waters)
Michael Lunz (DE, South Carolina State)
Noah Miles (DE, Howard)
JaCobian Morgan (QB, Jackson State)
Deontre Morris (DB, Alabama State)
Chris Mosley (RB, North Carolina Central)
Bruno Onwuazor (T, Virginia State)
Tymetrius Patterson (LB, Benedict)
Jadarrius Perkins (DB, Delaware State)
Cameron Peters (QB, Prairie View A&M)
Deandre Proctor (WR, Johnson C. Smith)
Reid Pulliam (LB, Jackson State)
Travor Randle (DB, Prairie View A&M)
Tony Rountree (DT, Savannah State)
Jahmal Sam (DB, Benedict)
Jacorian Sewell (RB, Alcorn State)
Korion Sharpe (G, North Carolina A&T)
Cameron Smith (G, Alabama State)
Jordan Smith (WR, South Carolina State)
Chauncey Spikes (WR, North Carolina Central)
James Stewart (DE, Tennessee State)
D’Andre Townes-Blue (G, Jackson State)
Jonathan Ward (LS, Hampton)
Jarod Washington (DB, South Carolina State)
Antwone Watts (DB, Bethune-Cookman)
Ronnie West (WR, Clark Atlanta)
Jeremiah Williams (DT, Jackson State)
2026 International Player Pathway Participants
The following players will participate in the IPP Pro Day:
Collins Arogunjo (G, University of Lagos — Nigeria; Rugby; Free Agent)
Uar Bernard (DE — Nigeria; Basketball; Draft Eligible)
Kaia Clarkin (OL — Australia/New Zealand; Volleyball; Free Agent)
Kaylan Faumui (OL — Australia/Samoa; Rugby; Free Agent)
Jarrod Gray (OL — Australia/New Zealand; Rugby; Free Agent)
Felix Lepper (T — Germany; Football; Draft Eligible)
Chibuike Madu (DE — Nigeria; Basketball; Draft Eligible)
Kansei Matsuzawa (K, Hawaii — Japan; Football; Draft Eligible)
Anjola Oketola (DL — Nigeria; Rugby; Free Agent)
Seydou Traore (TE, Mississippi State — Algeria/Ivory Coast/United Kingdom; Football; Draft Eligible)
Joshua Weru (DE, Arizona State — Kenya; Rugby; Draft Eligible)
Event Details and Media Access
Media interested in attending the event must request access in advance through the Washington Commanders communications staff. On-site media will be required to park in the designated gravel lot and check in at the security gate upon arrival.
Final Thoughts
The HBCU Showcase and IPP Pro Day continue to serve as critical platforms for both domestic and international talent, offering prospects an opportunity to showcase their abilities in front of NFL decision-makers.
With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, the event provides a key opportunity for players to elevate their stock and take the next step toward professional football.
Sources
National Football League Press Release
Washington Commanders Communications
