Pittman’s Pocket Announces 2025–2026 HBCU JUCO All-American Pre-Watch List

August 2025 — Pittman’s Pocket is proud to unveil the 2025–2026 HBCU JUCO All-American Pre-Watch List, highlighting junior college standouts and transfer athletes poised to make an immediate impact on HBCU football this season. This year’s list features an impressive collection of talent from across the country—players whose skill, determination, and dedication embody the competitive spirit of HBCU football.

“These athletes represent the grit, skill, and determination that define HBCU football,” said Brian Pittman, founder of Pittman’s Pocket. “They are prepared to make an immediate impact this season.”

---

Alabama A&M

• Preston Clendenin – DB – Hinds CC – 6’1″ / 195 – Evergreen
• Kylon Roberts – DL – Lackawanna College – 6’2″ / 245 – Hanover, MD

Alabama State

• Karl Ligon – RB – Southern / East Central CC – 5’10” / 180 – Prattville, AL

Alcorn State

• Nyair Graham – LB – Lackawanna CC – 5’10” / 220 – Camden, NJ – JUCO All-American, former No. 1 LB in NJ
• Tobias Hinton – LB – Mississippi State – 6’3″ / 235 – Hattiesburg, MS – Former 4-star, SEC Honor Roll
• Patrick Kince – CB – Coahoma CC – 6’3″ / 190 – Shaw, MS – 1st Team 3A All-Region
• Damion Miller – CB – Southern Miss CC – 6’3″ / 195 – Port Gibson, MS – Former 247 3-star recruit
• Elijah Griffin – WR – Garden City CC – 6’5″ / 215 – St. Louis, MO – 3× All-Conference performer
• Jarvis Rush – WR – Akron – 6’4″ / 180 – Louisville, MS – Former 3-star recruit

Grambling State

• Ty Keyes – QB – Southern Miss / East Mississippi CC – 6’2″ / 225 – Taylorsville, MS – Former ESPN Top 300
• Eddie Bennett Jr. – OL – Hinds CC – 6’6″ / 340 – Meridian, MS – MACCC All-Conference

Jackson State

• Brendan Brown – WR – East Mississippi CC – 6’2″ / 185 – Flowood, MS

Morgan State

• Aki Harvey – CB – Central Georgia Tech – 6’4″ / 190

Southern University

• Xavier Werrell – OT – Tyler JC – 6’7″ / 315
• Sidney Humble – DT – Kilgore College – 6’2″ / 300
• Maurice Evans – OL – East Central CC – 6’5″ / 300
• Jayden Jones – DT – Northeast Oklahoma CC – 6’3″ / 275
• Eddie Bennett Jr. – OL – Hinds CC – 6’6″ / 340

Tuskegee University

• Brandon Short – DB – East Mississippi CC – 6’2″ / 190 – Starkville, MS

University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

• Aydan Blair – OL – Cisco College – 6’7″ / 280 – Lynchburg, TN – 1st Team All-Conference JUCO
• Danarius Hilliard – LB – Southwest CC – 5’11” / 210 – Hazlehurst, MS – 55 tackles, 2 INT, 2 FF
• Ty Eric Bernal – OL – Cisco College – 6’3″ / 330 – Waco, TX – Team Captain
• Tylan Cole – DL – Mississippi Gulf Coast CC – 6’2″ / 248 – Meridian, MS – 38 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 8 TFL

North Carolina A&T

• Jaylen Baker – TE – Cerritos College – 6’3″ / 225 – Lakewood, CA

Hampton University

• Chris Fitzpatrick – LB – Dodge City CC – 6’0″ / 245 – Edmond

---

About Pittman’s Pocket
Pittman’s Pocket is dedicated to promoting HBCU athletes and bringing attention to rising talent at the junior college and transfer levels. Through features like the HBCU JUCO All-American Pre-Watch List, Pittman’s Pocket continues to provide a platform for players to shine and for fans to discover the next wave of stars.

Contact:
Brian Pittman – Pittman’s Pocket
📧 brianpttmn803@aol.com
🐦 Twitter: @Ophenoms
💵 Donations: Cash App $Pittman280