Carson Vinson, a 6-foot-7, 314-pound offensive tackle from Alabama A&M, was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, being the only player from a historically Black college and university to be drafted this year. Coach Markus Lawrence noted Vinson's commitment to staying at Alabama A&M instead of transferring to larger programs for financial interests. Vinson hopes to inspire more HBCU players to pursue NFL opportunities without feeling the need to transfer, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on chances against top competition.
Markus Lawrence expressed concern about Carson Vinson potentially entering the transfer portal, fearing the loss of a talented player to bigger schools and paydays. However, Vinson chose to remain at Alabama A&M, focusing on loyalty and commitment rather than leaving for financial gain, ultimately shaping his path to the NFL.
Vinson is proud to be from a historically Black college, but does not take pride in being the only HBCU player selected in the NFL draft since 2023. He believes many players from HBCUs were overlooked and aims to pave the way for more to join the NFL.
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