Two HBCU quarterbacks are officially Legacy Bound! Alcorn State’s Jaylon Tolbert and Morgan State’s Cameron Edge have been announced as the first players selected for the 2027 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl.
The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced the selections on October 13, recognizing two quarterbacks who have delivered impressive performances during the 2026 college football season.
Tolbert will represent Team Robinson, while Edge has been selected for Team Gaither.
Jaylon Tolbert — Alcorn State
Tolbert has led the Braves’ passing attack with impressive production through six games.
- 1,882 passing yards
- 138 completions on 211 attempts
- 65.4% completion rate
- 18 passing touchdowns
- One rushing touchdown
Tolbert also earned Week 3 SWAC Newcomer of the Week and HBCU National Co-Player of the Week honors.
His selection adds another milestone to a productive season for the Alcorn State quarterback.
Cameron Edge — Morgan State
Edge has been making his mark at Morgan State, leading the Bears’ offense and delivering one of the season’s memorable performances.
Through five games, Edge has recorded:
- 1,156 passing yards
- 81 completions on 116 attempts
- 69.8% completion rate
- 10 passing touchdowns
- Two rushing touchdowns
Edge earned Week 5 MEAC Offensive Player of the Week and Stats Perform FCS National Offensive Player of the Week honors.
His selection is significant recognition for Morgan State and the MEAC as the Bears quarterback continues to showcase his talent on the national stage.
Two Quarterbacks, Two HBCU Programs, One Big Opportunity
The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl showcases top NFL draft-eligible players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, giving participants an opportunity to display their abilities in front of professional scouts and evaluators.
The 2027 game is scheduled for Saturday, February 27, 2027, at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, and will air live on NFL Network.
With Tolbert representing the SWAC and Edge representing the MEAC, the first selections highlight the talent emerging from two HBCU football programs.
Congratulations to Jaylon Tolbert, Cameron Edge, Alcorn State and Morgan State!
HBCU football deserves the spotlight, and Sneaker Shop Talk will continue bringing you the players, programs and stories fans need to know.
Game details
- Event: 2027 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl
- Date: Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Location: Center Parc Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Broadcast: NFL Network
- Team Robinson: Jaylon Tolbert, Alcorn State
- Team Gaither: Cameron Edge, Morgan State
