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Caldwell Named To Black College Hall Of Fame Player Of The Year Watchlist

ATLANTA, Ga. – The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced today the 2023 Watch List for the Black College Football Player of the Year Award, and Johnson C. Smith University sophomore wide receiver Brevin Caldwell was named.
 
The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding football player from a Historically Black College & University. Former North Carolina A&T and NFL running back Tarik Cohen was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Award in 2016; Bowie State quarterback Amir Hall was the 2017 and 2018 recipient; former Tennessee State and NFL WR Chris Rowland was the 2019 recipient; former Alabama A&M QB Aqeel Glass was the recipient in the Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 seasons; and former Jackson State QB Shedeur Sanders was the 2022 winner of the Award.
 
After a successful season last year, Caldwell returns as a key playmaker and one of the top receivers in the league. Caldwell, appeared in all nine games, posting his best act in the beginning of the season. His notable performance came against Chowan where Caldwell recorded six catches for 143-yards capped by an 86-yard reception TD. Caldwell caught 47 passes for 650 yards, he averaged 13.8 yards per catch. He was named first team All-CIAA as well as Rookie Team in 2022.
 
Four finalists will be unveiled after the season. The winner of the Black College Football Player of the Year Award, which will be announced during halftime of the 2024 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, will be presented with the Deacon Jones Trophy. The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl takes place on Saturday, February 24, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game will be broadcast live on NFL Network.

The Watch List candidates have been selected based on past performance and future potential. Additions to the list will be made as the 2023 season progresses. The finalists and the winner will be chosen by a Selection Committee.
 
2023 Black College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List

First Last Year Position School Conference
Colton Adams GS LB Alabama State SWAC
Zelly Aldridge Jr DB Tuskegee SIAC
Terrell Allen Sr DL Tennessee State OVC
Sundiata Anderson Sr DL Grambling SWAC
Isaac Anderson R. Jr DL Virginia Union CIAA
Khalil Baker Sr DB NCCU MEAC
Andrew Body Jr QB Texas Southern SWAC
Jay Boyd Sr DB Shaw CIAA
Jaki Brevard Jr LB NCCU MEAC
Brennan Brown Sr TE Howard MEAC
Jada Byers Jr RB Virginia Union CIAA
Kentrell Caldwell So LB Fayetteville State CIAA
Brevin Caldwell So WR Johnson C Smith CIAA
Jeremy Dees Sr DL Tuskegee SIAC
Loobert Denelus Sr DL Benedict SIAC
Willie Drew GS DB Virginia State CIAA
Ryan Duff Sr K Tuskegee SIAC
Kelvin Durham R. Fr QB Fort Valley State SIAC
Donovan Eaglin Jr RB Alabama A&M SWAC
Corinthius Edmonds GS WR Fort Valley State SIAC
Draylen Ellis Sr QB Tennessee State OVC
Matthew Foster Sr OL Virginia State CIAA
Darius Fox Jr OL Howard MEAC
Isaiah Freeman So QB Lincoln (PA) CIAA
Kenny Gallop Sr DB Howard MEAC
Marquis Gillis R. So RB Delaware State MEAC
Patrick Godbolt GS DL South Carolina State MEAC
Jalen Goss GS OL FAMU SWAC
Kasey Hawthorne Sr WR Howard MEAC
Keshane Hinckley R. Sr WR Bowie State CIAA
Jarveon Howard R. Sr RB Alcorn SWAC
Jacquez Jones Jr WR Lane SIAC
Cameron Merrell R. Jr DL Fayetteville State CIAA
Jae'Veyon Morton GS DB Morgan State MEAC
Derek Morton R. Sr WR Texas Southern SWAC
Jeremy Moussa GS QB FAMU SWAC
Davius Richard Sr QB NCCU MEAC
Jah'Marae Sheread GS WR FAMU SWAC
Josh Simon Sr OL Albany State SIAC
Torricelli Simpkins III Jr C NCCU MEAC
Devin Smith Jr WR NCCU MEAC
Aaron Smith Sr LB South Carolina State MEAC
Gentry Sparks Jr TE Fort Valley State SIAC
D.J. Stevens GS TE Jackson State SWAC
Qwashin Townsel GS LB Hampton CAA
Jaree Turner Jr DB Albany State SIAC
Devin Versteegen Jr K Shaw CIAA
T.J. Yarbrough Sr OL Alcorn SWAC

 
 
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Players Mentioned

Brevin Caldwell

#11 Brevin Caldwell

WR
5' 10"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Brevin Caldwell

#11 Brevin Caldwell

5' 10"
Sophomore
WR