Three HBCU Prospects To Keep An Eye On in 2026
Geoffrey McKelton | DB | Alcorn State
Geoffrey McKelton is a long, athletic defensive back who possesses the size and physicality that NFL scouts covet at the position. At 6-foot-1, he uses his length effectively to disrupt receivers at the line of scrimmage while showing the instincts to make plays on the football in coverage. McKelton is a willing run defender who isn’t afraid to come downhill and deliver a hit. His combination of range, toughness, and ball skills gives him the versatility to play multiple roles in the secondary, making him an intriguing small-school prospect with developmental upside.
Andrew Body | QB | Alabama State
Andrew Body is a dynamic dual-threat quarterback who combines poise in the pocket with the athleticism to extend plays and create explosive gains with his legs. A natural leader, Body throws with touch and accuracy while showing good decision-making, as evidenced by his outstanding 20-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio during his breakout 2025 campaign. He is comfortable operating within the structure of an offense but is equally dangerous when plays break down, making defenses account for him as both a passer and runner. If he can stay healthy, Body has the talent, football IQ, and playmaking ability to emerge as one of the top FCS quarterback prospects for NFL scouts.
Joanes Fortilien | WR | Jackson State
Joanes Fortilien is a big-bodied receiver with NFL-caliber size, a massive catch radius, and the ability to win contested catches down the field. At 6-foot-5, he creates matchup problems with his length and physicality, while showing the body control to high-point the football in traffic. Fortilien emerged as one of the SWAC’s top playmakers after hauling in 37 receptions for 565 yards and a team-leading 11 touchdowns in 2024, proving to be a dangerous red-zone target and reliable vertical threat. With his combination of size, ball skills, and scoring production, he has the upside to develop into an intriguing late-round NFL prospect.
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