Top HBCU Talent to Showcase Skills at 2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl

NFL Network and HBCU GO to broadcast all-star game featuring over 100 draft-eligible players

Feb. 21, 2026 at 4:34pm

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The 2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, sponsored by Allstate and the Black College Football Hall of Fame, will feature over 100 top NFL draft-eligible players from HBCUs. The game will air on both the NFL Network and HBCU GO, with kickoff set for 3 PM CT at Yulman Stadium on Tulane University's campus in New Orleans.

Why it matters

The HBCU Legacy Bowl provides a high-profile platform for HBCU players to showcase their talents in front of NFL scouts, coaches, and executives, helping to increase visibility and opportunities for these student-athletes to get drafted and signed by professional teams.

The details

The all-star game will feature two teams - Team Gaither and Team Robinson - made up of the top HBCU players. The rosters include standouts like linebacker Erick Hunter from Morgan State, defensive lineman Ckelby Givens from Southern, and quarterbacks Walker Harris from North Carolina Central and Cameron Peters from Prairie View A&M.

  • The 2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • Kickoff is set for 3 PM CT/4 PM ET.

The players

Erick Hunter

A linebacker from Morgan State University who is one of the top defensive players participating in the game.

Ckelby Givens

A defensive lineman from Southern University who will be a key part of the defensive front for Team Robinson.

Walker Harris

The quarterback from North Carolina Central University is one of the top signal-callers in the game.

Cameron Peters

The quarterback from Prairie View A&M University is another top QB prospect participating in the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Steve Wyche

The play-by-play announcer for the broadcast of the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl on the NFL Network and HBCU GO.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The 2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl will provide a high-profile platform for HBCU players to showcase their talents in front of NFL scouts, coaches, and executives, potentially boosting their chances of being drafted or signed by professional teams.

The takeaway

The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl highlights the continued importance and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in developing top football talent, providing these student-athletes with a unique opportunity to compete on a national stage and take another step towards their professional dreams.