National Signing Day is once again here which means the next great stories of HBCU football are being written as we speak.
The HBCU football stars of tomorrow are making their commitments official, putting pen to paper with the team they will begin or continue their collegiate legacies.
Here are some of the most notable signings of the day:
We begin with the reigning Celebration Bowl champion Jackson State Tigers, whose signing day class featured two FBS transfers, including former Power Four linebacker Carmello Jones.
Welcome to Thee Family Carmello Jones!!!@carmellojones5 #JSUNSD25 #WhyNotJSU pic.twitter.com/nVY2WvxyU8
— Jackson State Football (@gojsutigersfb) February 5, 2025
The reigning MEAC champion South Carolina State Bulldogs also re-tooled its defense, adding FBS transfer and former preseason all-conference safety Charles Arnold.
Charles Arnold is a name that you need to remember! This DB is a GAME CHANGER that we can’t wait to see make plays on Saturdays! Welcome to the Burg @ch_v_ck @SCSTATE1896 @SCStateAthletic @MEACSports @coachberry77 #PayTheFEE#DigDEEP#FearTheBITE#CWCW#BBB
🔴🔵🐶🏈 pic.twitter.com/popnlQXp5Y— South Carolina State Football (@SCState_Fb) February 5, 2025
The Michael Vick era has officially begun at Norfolk State, with a signing day class that features seven HBCU transfers, including three from rival Hampton.
The SWAC championship runner-up Southern Jaguars are bringing in 2023 Louisiana State championship MVP quarterback Zackeus Malveaux.
Grambling State enters its second year under Mickey Joseph, boasting a class headlined by former Southern quarterback Zae Teasett.
Alcorn State focused on building up its offensive line, fielding three signings to the unit, one of which is Norfolk State transfer Jaden Bryant.
Dipping into Division II waters, the reigning CIAA champion Virginia Union Panthers begin their quest for a three-peat with a signing day class comprised of 10 defenders.