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The 2026 watch list for the Black College Football Player of the Year award features six Mississippi natives, highlighting the continued impact of HBCU football and the legacy of Pro Bowler Deacon Jones.
Jackson State University’s football program boasts several preseason All‑American selections as the 2026 season approaches, with defensive back Kam Sallis named Defensive Player of the Year and offensive lineman Quaveon Davis earning All‑American recognition.
The Tigers finished 2025 atop the East Division and second in the league overall, and now a blend of All‑SWAC veterans and new arrivals hopes to capture the conference title.
The Tigers open preseason on July 29, 2026, bolstered by nearly 50 new players and a revamped roster, aiming to return to the Celebration Bowl and capture another national crown.
Kam Sallis headlines Jackson State’s preseason awards, with six Tigers earning All-SWAC nods, signaling a strong outlook for the upcoming season.