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Black History Month: Every Colts Player To Attend An HBCU

Black History Month: Every Colts Player To Attend An HBCU
Posted By: S. Moore on February 02, 2023

The Colts have a rich history of connections to the 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States and U.S. Virgin Islands, including Hall of Famers, All-Pros and Super Bowl champions.



Check out the list of all 57 players to have played for the Colts after attending an HBCU:

Alabama A&M

* Robert Mathis (Defensive end, 2003-2016; First-Team AP All-Pro in 2013, 5-time Pro Bowler, two-time Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist)

Alabama State

* Michael Coe (Defensive back, 2007)
* Zefross Moss (Tackle, 1989-1994)

Albany State University

* Grover Stewart (Defensive tackle, 2017-Present)

Alcorn State University

* Torrance Small (Wide receiver, 1998)

Allen University

* George Harold (Defensive back, 1966-1967)

Bowie State University

* Victor Jackson (Defensive back, 1986)
* Marco Tongue (Defensive back, 1983)

Clark Atlanta University

* Curtis Johnson (Defensive end, 2008)

Delaware State

* Clarence Weathers (Wide receiver, 1989)

Elizabeth City State University

* Reggie Langhorne (Wide receiver, 1992-1993)

Florida A&M University

* Bob Felts (Halfback, 1965)
* Hubert Ginn (Running back, 1973)
* Frank Middleton (Running back, 1984-1985)

Fort Valley State University

* Nick Harper (Cornerback, 2001-2006)
* Tyrone Poole (Cornerback, 1998-2000)

Grambling State University

* Norman Davis (Guard, 1967)
* Greg Fields (Defensive end, 1979-1980)
* Billy Newsome (Defensive lineman, 1970-1972)
* Chester Rogers (Wide receiver, 2016-2019)
* Chad Williams (Wide receiver, 2019)

Hampton University

* Kendall Langford (Defensive end, 2015-2016)

Howard University

* Antoine Bethea (Safety, 2006-2013; Pro Bowler in 2007 and 2009)

Jackson State University

* Roy Hilton (Defensive end, 1965-1973)
* Willie Richardson (Flanker/wide receiver, 1963-1969; First-Team AP All-Pro in 1967, Pro Bowler in 1967, 1968)

Lincoln University

* Elmer Bailey (Wide receiver, 1982)

Maryland Eastern Shore

* Mack Alston (Tight end, 1977-1980)
* Jim Duncan (Defensive back, 1969-1971)
* Sherman Plunkett (Tackle, 1958-1960)
* Johnny Sample (Cornerback, 1958-1960)
* Charlie Stukes (Cornerback, 1967-1972)

Mississippi Valley State

* Ashley Ambrose (Cornerback, 1992-1995)
* Ronald Humphrey (Running back, 1994-1995)

Morgan State University

* Tim Baylor (Defensive back, 1976-1978)
* Stan Cherry (Linebacker, 1973)
* Raymond Chester (Tight end, 1973-1977)
* Ron Mayo (Tight end, 1974)
* Charley Robinson (Guard/linebacker, 1954)
* Chad Simpson (Running back, 2008-2009)

Morris Brown College

* Ezra Johnson (Defensive end, 1988-1989)

Norfolk State University

* Deon King (Linebacker, 2016)

North Carolina Central University

* Chuck Hinton (Defensive tackle, 1972)

South Carolina State University

* Dextor Clinkscale (Safety, 1986)
* Shaquille Leonard (Linebacker, 2018-Present; First-Team AP All-Pro In 2018, 2020, 2021; Pro Bowler in 2019, 2020 and 2021; Colts Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee in 2022)

Southern Uni & A&M College

* Michael Ball (Safety, 1988-1993)
* Jeff Faulkner (Defensive lineman, 1990)
* Alvin Haymond (Defensive back, 1965-1967)
* Thomas McLemore (Tight end, 1995)
* Kendel Shello (Defensive end, 1996-1998)
* Sid Williams (Linebacker, 1968)

Tennessee State

* Richard Dent (Defensive end, 1996; Pro Football Hall of Fame)
* Ollie Smith (Wide receiver, 1973-1974)
* Tony Stargell (Cornerback, 1992-1993)

Texas Southern University

* Lonnie Hepburn (Cornerback, 1971-1972)
* Lloyd Mumphord (Cornerback, 1975-1978)

Tuskegee University

* Ricky Jones (Linebacker/defensive back, 1980-1983)

Virginia Union University

* Cornelius Johnson (Guard, 1968-1973)

SOURCE Colts.com
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