Money, Declining Talent Hurting, J-State,HBCU's....

[SoloMan]

Did Jackson State lead in the number of draft picks in 1968?

Yes, 11 were drafted; not sure how many made their team but only 3 had what I would consider good career. Harold jackson being one.

 

[In_The_662]

What he's saying is integration hurt HBCU's more than anything else. Money of course was a factor and still is, but nothing has hurt HBCU's getting quality athletes than integration and the fact that White schools began a campaign of heavily recruiting Black players.

This is true as well. They have more choices now as far as D1 schools is concerned (FBS and FCS).

 

[jag4life]

Many players were drafted by both leagues, so that 445 is probably 245.

The 445 number was AFTER the merger... so those were players drafted in ONE NFL draft.

 

[LS Syndicate]

You want better athletes? Move up from the FCS division. Problem solved, but good luck pulling it off.

 

[SoloMan]

The 445 number was AFTER the merger... so those were players drafted in ONE NFL draft.

Okay, but we both know 300 of them didn't make it, so rounds 8 thru 20 of the draft was no longer needed