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Bryce Cage of Grambling State University Earns Spot on 2025 Stats Perform FCS HBCU National Player of the Year Watch List

Bryce Cage of Grambling State University Earns Spot on 2025 Stats Perform FCS HBCU National Player of the Year Watch List
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on July 31, 2025

Grambling State defensive lineman Bryce Cage has been named to the Stats Perform HBCU National Player of the Year Watch List, as announced on Thursday morning.

Cage, who also garnered preseason All-SWAC recognition, received 2024 Bayou Classic Defensive MVP after totaling a season-high nine tackles with 2.5 for loss. He completed the 2024 campaign with 49 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, four sacks, five QB hurries and one forced fumble.

The Stats Perform HBCU National Player of the Year Award honors the outstanding player from 21 HBCU programs spread across the FCS, including in the MEAC and SWAC.



There are 20 players on the preseason watch list.

A national panel involving HBCU/FCS coverage will select the award winner after the regular season. The recipient will be announced on Dec. 8, then honored at the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Presentation on Jan. 3, 2026 in Nashville Tennessee.

For the complete Stats Perform HBCU National Player of the Year Watch List, please visit theanalyst.com.

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