North Carolina Central Eagles

Several players impressed with quick run times, strong drill performances

Many say poaching of mid-major talent is common and has worsened in the NIL landscape

Standouts range from 2025 Harlon Hill Trophy winner Curtis Allen of Virginia Union to SWAC Defensive Player of the Year Quincy Ivory of Jackson State

In joining the Eagles as an offensive analyst this season, she became the program’s first female football coach

Familiar faces who once starred on the field now work on the sidelines at Howard, Jackson State, North Carolina Central and Texas Southern

Eagles running back Chris Mosley delivers a jolt of offensive energy and earns MVP honors in 31-14 victory over Southern Jaguars

‘Coming out of high school, I wanted somebody just to give me the opportunity so I can prove what I could do,’ Eagles defensive back says

Expectations are high for these standouts from the MEAC, SWAC and CAA

High-profile new hires, teams looking to defend titles fuel fresh competition

Memories, bragging rights remain fresh for former winners