ESPN's The Undefeated identifies SWAC rising stars
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In taking an early look ahead to this season, there are some very talented HBCU prospects who have the potential to play on Sundays like so many other black college football standouts such as Terron Armstead (New Orleans Saints, University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff), Chris Baker (Washington Redskins, Hampton University), Antoine Bethea (San Francisco 49ers, Howard University), Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (New York Giants, Tennessee State University) and others.
Kourtney Berry, LB, Alabama State University, 6-feet, 215 pounds, senior
Berry has a real nose for the football. He plays the run extremely well. Berry led the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) with 130 total tackles last season, averaging 11.8 tackles a game. He has the speed to cover running backs and tight ends in pass coverage. Berry, an All-American, was named the preseason SWAC Defensive Player of the Year for the third consecutive year.
Guy Stallworth, DB, Grambling State University, 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, senior
Stallworth is a great all-around defensive back. He’s a good open-field tackler. He knows how to shut down the ground attack from the secondary. He has the size and quickness to run with most receivers. Stallworth had 101 total and 65 solo tackles along with three interceptions last season.
Javancy Jones, LB/DE, Jackson State University, 6-foot-2, 230 pounds, senior
Jones is a multitalented player who has played linebacker and defensive end. He will be an outside linebacker at the next level. Jones is a playmaking linebacker with great anticipation. He can also rush the passer. Last season, Jones had 91 total and 39 solo tackles along with an impressive nine sacks.
Detonio Dade, OL, Alcorn State University, 6-foot-3, 300 pounds, senior
Dade could play guard or tackle in the NFL. He can open up those gaping holes for the Alcorn State running game. He does a good job with his pass blocking. The Braves have a high-scoring offense with quarterback Lenorris Footman and wide receiver Marquis Warford. Dade’s blocking gives Footman and Warford plenty of room to operate.
Trey Green, QB, Prairie View A&M University, 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, senior
Green can make all the throws. He’s comfortable throwing from the pocket, but he can step up in the pocket and make plays with his arms and legs. Green completed 58.8 percent of his passes last season and threw for 2,614 yards with 21 touchdowns and just three interceptions.
Lenard Tillery, RB, Southern University, 5-foot-10, 186 pounds, senior
Tillery can really explode between the tackles. He hits the holes quickly. He has good moves in the open field. Tillery was the SWAC’s leading rusher last season. He had 197 carries for 1,211 yards while scoring 14 touchdowns and averaging 6.1 yards a carry. Tillery was named the preseason SWAC Offensive Player of the Year.
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