Deion Sanders Blasts NFL Draft For Not Choosing Players From HBCUs

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The Jackson State coach couldn't believe that not one player from an HBCU qualified.

As a coach at one of the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States, Deion Sanders is disappointed with the outcome of the 2021 NFL Draft. The two-time All-American, two-time Super Bowl champion had an extensive and successful career in the NFL before turning in his helmet. Currently, Sanders divides his time as a sports analyst and the head coach of Jackson State University's football team, and he shared on social media that he's appalled with the recent draft.

Sanders reposted an image of himself in his coach gear along with a tweet from The Undefeated that reads, "There were 259 picks in the 2021 #NFLDraft - not a single draft pick featured a player from an HBCU." 

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In the caption to the image, Sanders unleashed his ire. "And we have the Audacity to Hate on one another while our kids are being NEGLECTED & REJECTED," he wrote. "I witnessed a multitude of kids that we played against that were more than qualified to be drafted. My prayers are that This won’t EVER happen again. Get yo knife out my back and fight with me not against me! #CHANGE #Truth #CoachPrime."

He tagged the NFL and its network, along with CBS Sports, NBC, ABC, TV One, the NBA on TNT, Fox Sports, and others. Check out his post below and let us know if you think Sanders has the right to be upset.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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