Alcorn State linebacker Mahamadou Diarra has earned an 85.6 Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade, ranking No. 1 among HBCU players and No. 3 among FCS linebackers midway through the 2026 college football season. The senior linebacker, who wears No. 33 for the Braves, has backed up the recognition with consistent production on the field. Through eight games, Diarra has recorded 49 total tackles, including 8.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He has also forced a fumble, giving Alcorn State a disruptive presence in the middle of its defense. Diarra’s…
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