The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) has announced its 15th Class of 2024, which includes seven inductees selected from a list of 28 Finalists. The inductees include Joe "747" Adams, Antoine Bethea, Waymond Bryant, Kevin Dent, Richard Huntley, Lemar Parrish, and Coach Eddie Hurt.

Why It Matters

This announcement honors the incredible football talent produced by Historically Black Colleges and Universities, highlighting the contributions of these individuals to the game. It also serves to preserve the history of HBCUs and honor their legacy within football.

By the Numbers
  • Joe "747" Adams: Threw for 30 touchdowns in 1980 and 75 in his career.
  • Antoine Bethea: Super Bowl Champion with the Indianapolis Colts (XLI).
  • Waymond Bryant: Associated Press Little All-American (1972, 1973) and selected in the 1st round (4th overall) in the 1974 NFL draft.
  • Kevin Dent: Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame (2006) and named 3x All-American.
  • Richard Huntley: Rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his four seasons at WSSU and ended his college career ranked second all-time in NCAA history with 6,286 yards rushing.
State of Play
  • The Class of 2024 will be honored at the 15th Annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by the Atlanta Falcons on June 8, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • They will also be recognized at halftime of the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl on February 24, 2024, at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA, broadcast live on NFL Network.
Bottom Line

The announcement of the Class of 2024 for the Black College Football Hall of Fame celebrates the football talent from HBCUs and honors the legacy of these institutions within the sport.