HBCU Sports
  • SECTIONS
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Track & Field
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Bowling
    • Other Sports
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Features
  • BANDS
  • VIDEOS
  • AWARDS
    • Support the HBCU Sports Awards
    • Donor Wall
  • FORUMS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE
  • SHOP
No Result
View All Result
HBCU Sports
  • SECTIONS
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Track & Field
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Bowling
    • Other Sports
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Features
  • BANDS
  • VIDEOS
  • AWARDS
    • Support the HBCU Sports Awards
    • Donor Wall
  • FORUMS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE
  • SHOP
No Result
View All Result
HBCU Sports
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Shedeur Sanders, Davius Richard among HBCU stars nominated for Walter Payton Award

Several HBCU football players have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy of the FCS. 

HBCU Sports by HBCU Sports
November 24, 2022
0
North Carolina Central vs. UNI

Photo: NCCU Athletics

809
VIEWS

Several HBCU football players have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy of the FCS.

Quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders (Jackson State) and Davius Richard (NC Central) along with Florida A&M wide receiver Xavier Smith and NC A&T running back Bhayshul Tuten were named among 30 finalists for the award.

The Payton Award, which was first presented in 1987 and is now in its 36th season, is named for legendary running back Walter Payton, who starred at Jackson State as part of his Hall of Fame career.

Shadeur Sanders, Jackson State
Photo: Royce Robinson/HBCU Sports

Sanders, who won the Jerry Rice Award in 2021 as the top FCS freshman, set single-season school records for touchdown passes (32) and completions (284) while passing for 3,083 yards and rushing for a career-high five touchdowns for JSU.

Richard, who helped lead the Eagles to a MEAC championship and Celebration Bowl berth, ranks fifth in the FCS in points responsible for with 20.4 points per game, and 12th in total offense with 288.8 yards per game. He leads the MEAC in passing yards (2,486), passing touchdowns (24), and rushing touchdowns (13).

Davius Richard, NCCU
NC Central QB Davius Richard accounted for six touchdowns against Morgan State. Jared Bundick/HBCU Sports

At Florida A&M, Smith had a phenomenal season for the Ratters, finishing the season with 87 receptions for 1,021 receiving yards and 11 receiving touchdowns. The 11 touchdowns from Smith tied a single-season career-high. He finished the season ranked nationally in receptions per game (3rd, 7.9), receiving touchdowns (8th, 11), and receiving yards (9th, 1,021).

famu1
Photo: Florida A&M Athletics

Tuten, the dazzling sophomore rusher, had 208 carries, 1,363 yards and a Big South-leading 13 TDs. He also recorded 31 receptions for 342 yards and 4 TDs in 11 games.

North Carolina A&T vs. North Dakota State
Photo: North Carolina A&T Athletics

A national media panel will select the Payton Award winner, with voting based on the regular season. The recipient will be announced at the FCS National Awards banquet on Jan. 7 in Frisco, Texas – on the eve of the national championship game.

 

Tags: Florida A&MJackson StateNorth Carolina A&TNorth Carolina Central
HBCU Sports

HBCU Sports

Related Posts

NBA legend Magic Johnson makes donation to Louisiana HBCU

by HBCU Sports
May 15, 2025
0
NBA legend Magic Johnson makes donation to Louisiana HBCU

Xavier University of Louisiana raised over $2 million at its Centennial Gala, presented by Ochsner Health. Hosted as part of the university’s 100th-anniversary fête to pay homage to...

Read moreDetails

South Carolina State football schedule: How many games will the Bulldogs win?

by HBCU Sports
May 14, 2025
0
Here are the South Carolina State Bulldogs 2024 game-by-game predictions

Coming off a dominant 2024 campaign that saw South Carolina State capture the MEAC championship,  expectations for the Bulldogs in the second season under Chennis Berry are high....

Read moreDetails

Morgan Price, a HBCU gymnastics national champion, commits to Arkansas

by HBCU Sports
May 14, 2025
0
‘It feels surreal:’ Fisk gymnasts warm hearts, steals show during historic meet

Morgan Price, a six-time national gymnastics champion and trailblazer in HBCU gymnastics, has officially committed to the University of Arkansas. The younger sister of Arkansas star Frankie Price,...

Read moreDetails

Morehouse hires longtime Power 4 assistant with HBCU ties as next men’s basketball coach

by Jarrett Hoffman
May 14, 2025
0
Morehouse hires longtime Power 4 assistant with HBCU ties as next men’s basketball coach

After departing from Douglas Whittler, ending a 16-year tenure, Morehouse has named a successor. Longtime Power Four assistant coach Larry Dixon will be tasked with taking over the...

Read moreDetails

Undrafted HBCU defensive playmaker signs NFL contract after rookie minicamp

by Kendrick Marshall
May 13, 2025
0
Morgan State football player and Baltimore-area bank collaborate on NIL deal

The Minnesota Vikings officially announced Monday the signing of defensive lineman Elijah Williams, a standout from Morgan State University, after he impressed coaches during the team’s rookie minicamp....

Read moreDetails
Next Post
Deion Sanders called out NFL teams that missed Jackson State’s pro day. Scouts provide reasons

Former Jackson State linebacker James Houston was eating on Thanksgiving

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe

RSS HBCU Sports Forums

  • The 22nd thread about *rump
  • 2025 Transfer Portal 2 (Juco Included)
  • FCS moving toward 12-game regular seasons beginning in 2026
  • Diddy Trial
  • Katy ISD $72 Million Dollar High School Stadium
  • Charles Edmonds Interview w/ SWAC Commissoner Dr Charles McClelland
  • Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee V!!!! 😂
  • The SWAC’s worst nightmare is about to come true.
  • Southern....
  • Prayers for Alpha72

  • TERMS & CONDITIONS
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • COMMENT POLICY
  • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
 CONTACT US

© 2025 RASHAD MEDIA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PARTNER OF IONE DIGITAL / CASSIUS NETWORK

No Result
View All Result
  • SECTIONS
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Track & Field
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Bowling
    • Other Sports
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Features
  • BANDS
  • VIDEOS
  • AWARDS
    • Support the HBCU Sports Awards
    • Donor Wall
  • FORUMS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE
  • SHOP

© 2025 RASHAD MEDIA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PARTNER OF IONE DIGITAL / CASSIUS NETWORK

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • SECTIONS
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Track & Field
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Bowling
    • Other Sports
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Features
  • BANDS
  • VIDEOS
  • AWARDS
    • Support the HBCU Sports Awards
    • Donor Wall
  • FORUMS
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE
  • SHOP

© 2025 RASHAD MEDIA - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PARTNER OF IONE DIGITAL / CASSIUS NETWORK

X