The Black College Football Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2026 on Wednesday, January 14 and it includes several NFL legends from HBCU football. The six-member class was chosen from 28 finalists by the Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) Selection Committee. It includes Jimmy Smith (Jackson State), Eddie Robinson Jr. (Alabama State), Nick Collins (Bethune-Cookman), Tyrone Poole (Fort Valley State), Coach Rudy Hubbard (Florida A&M), and Steve Wyche (Howard).BCFHOF co-founder and 2011 inductee Doug Williams said the group reflects the Hall’s mission to elevate Black college football’s legacy and its continued influence on the modern game.“What we have with the Class of 2026 is an incredible showcase of excellence, leadership, and impact that continues to come from Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” Williams said. “When the Black College Hall of Fame was established, its purpose was to elevate and recognize the past, present, and future of Black College Football. This class exemplifies that mission.”Votes were tallied by a nine-member selection committee. It includes journalists, commentators, historians, former NFL general managers and executives, and members of the BCFHOF.
