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10 NFL draft prospects for the Eagles to watch at the HBCU Legacy Bowl

With the Scouting Combine fast approaching, we’re looking at 10 NFL draft prospects for the Eagles to watch at the HBCU Legacy Bowl

HBCUs have played a vital role in the development and popularity of the NFL, and as we head toward the NFL draft, some of college football’s top athletes will be on display this week.

On Monday, 47 NFL Draft hopefuls from HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) will participate in a Combine at the New Orleans Saints practice facility.

Then, practices will begin on Tuesday before the HBCU Legacy Bowl (Feb. 25, 4 p.m. ET, NFL Network).

Fayetteville State head coach Richard Hayes Jr. and North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver will coach Team Gaither (named after legendary Florida A&M coach Jake Gaither) at the Legacy Bowl. In contrast, Benedict College head coach Chennis Berry and Southern head coach Eric Dooley will lead Team Robinson (named after legendary Grambling State coach Eddie Robinson).

Last year, four HBCU prospects were drafted, including Fayetteville State’s Joshua Williams, who won a Super Bowl ring with Kansas City, and Jackson State’s James Houston, who had eight sacks as a Lions rookie.

With the Eagles having a limited amount of draft picks, we’re previewing 10 players to watch at the HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Southern U’s “Human Jukebox” marching band to perform at Saints-Bills halftime

Southern U’s “Human Jukebox” marching band to perform at Saints-Bills halftime

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The New Orleans Saints are pulling out all the stops for their prime-time Thanksgiving game with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. Not only will they be honoring Drew Brees (who will also be calling the game for NBC) at halftime, but they’ll also be featuring the world-famous “Human Jukebox” marching band from Southern University, per WDSU New Orleans.

It’s a big get, and the scheduling helped make it happen. The big-name brass band will be in town for the Bayou Classic on Saturday, their school’s annual rivalry game with Grambling University, so it makes sense to bring them in to the Caesars Superdome a few days early.

Hopefully the game is as entertaining as the halftime show. The Saints have their backs against the wall, riding a three-game losing streak at 5-5 with a crowd of other NFC playoff contenders nipping at their heels. There may be seven playoff spots up for grabs this year, but another loss could knock the Saints out of contention altogether.

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