The Southwestern Athletic Conference has officially released the list of head coaches and student-athletes who will represent each program at the 2026 SWAC Football Media Day, set for July 15 in Birmingham, Alabama. The annual event serves as the unofficial kickoff to the SWAC football season, featuring preseason storylines, player availability, and the release of the predicted order of finish.
Each of the 12 member institutions will be represented by its head coach along with two student-athletes.
đ 2026 SWAC Football Media Day Attendees
Alabama A&M
- Cornelious Brown IV, Quarterback
- Jeremiah Hudson-Davis, Defensive Back
- Head Coach: Sam Shade
Alabama State
- Andrew Body, Quarterback
- TaâShawn Sims, Defensive Back
- Head Coach: Eddie Robinson Jr.
Alcorn State
- Jaylon Tolbert, Quarterback
- Eric Thomas, Defensive Lineman
- Head Coach: Cedric Thomas
Bethune-Cookman
- Christian Loving, Offensive Lineman
- Stephen Sparrow, Linebacker
- Head Coach: Raymond Woodie
Florida A&M
- Isaiah Knowles, Quarterback
- Antonio Camon, Defensive Lineman
- Head Coach: Quinn Gray
Grambling State
- Alexander Vigil, Offensive Lineman
- Marcellius Johnson, Linebacker
- Head Coach: Mickey Joseph
Jackson State
- Jared Lockhart, Quarterback
- Kam Sallis, Defensive Back
- Head Coach: T.C. Taylor
Mississippi Valley State
- Josh Brown, Quarterback
- Jamari Stokes, Defensive Back
- Head Coach: Terrell Buckley
Prairie View A&M
- Rodny Ojo, Wide Receiver
- Molik Mason, Defensive Lineman
- Head Coach: Tremaine Jackson
Southern
- Herman Brister, Defensive Back
- Cameron Jefferson, Wide Receiver
- Head Coach: Marshall Faulk
Texas Southern
- CamâRon McCoy, Quarterback
- MJ Hinson, Defensive Back
- Head Coach: Cris Dishman
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
- Jordan Jackson, Wide Receiver
- Danarius Hilliard, Linebacker
- Head Coach: Alonzo Hampton
