2017 Celebration Bowl: Players to watch on Saturday

Grambling has a few notable players to watch on Saturday.

Grambling QB Devante Kincade

The Ole Miss transfer put together another stellar season for the Tigers, earning SWAC Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2017. The senior threw for 2,632 yards to go along with 21 touchdowns this season.

Grambling RB Martez Carter

Carter, a first-team All-SWAC selection, was third in the conference in rushing, with 842 yards and 10 touchdowns on 5.2 yards per carry.

Grambling LB Da’Arius Christmas

Christmas was the SWAC Defensive Player of the Year, leading the Tigers with 79 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks.

Keep an eye on these North Carolina A&T players come kickoff

North Carolina A&T QB Lamar Raynard

Raynard threw for a MEAC-best 2,707 yards and 26 touchdowns. The MEAC Offensive Player of the Year holds school records for touchdowns responsible, passing, total offense, touchdown passes and completions in a single season.

North Carolina A&T RB Marquell Cartwright

Cartwright rushed for a team-leading 1,112 yards and 13 touchdowns on 98.2 yards per game.

North Carolina A&T OL Brandon Parker

Parker was voted MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year for the third consecutive season. He was named conference lineman of the week seven times during the season, anchoring a group that allowed the fewest sacks in the MEAC during the regular season.