Robinson, Poole Named To The Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Black College Football Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, comprising six notable figures selected from a list of 28 finalists. The inductees include Jimmy Smith (Jackson State), Eddie Robinson, Jr. (Alabama State), Nick Collins (Bethune-Cookman), Tyrone Poole (Fort Valley State), Coach Rudy Hubbard (Florida A&M), and Steve Wyche (Howard). The selection was made by a committee of journalists, commentators, historians, and former NFL executives.

These inductees will be honored at the 17th Annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on June 6, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia, and will also be recognized during halftime of the 5th Annual Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl on February 21, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The HBCU Legacy Bowl is a postseason all-star game that highlights the top 100 NFL draft-eligible players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities