I just felt like there was no reason for me to leave. I had everything I needed at FAMU. They were building a great program and I wanted to be part of making a difference.
-Former Florida A&M safety Markquese Bell on why he stayed at Florida A&M during the 2020 pandemic season.
Florida A&M safety Markquese Bell joins Donal Ware on HBCU NFL Draft Chronicles Podcast to talk about his preparation for the NFL, his two years at Florida A&M, why he decided not to transfer during the COVID year, participating in the NFL Scouting Combine, and whether he has talked with other HBCU players about players from HBCUs being taken in this year’s NFL Draft. Download or listen to the podcast.
About HBCU NFL Draft Chronicles
Some of the preeminent former HBCU football players have appeared on BOXTOROW over the years, weeks prior to the NFL Draft. Beginning in 2006, BOXTOROW talked with former Colts, Cardinals, 49ers, and Giants safety Antoine Bethea of Howard and former Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks quarterback the late Tavaris Jackson of Alabama State two weeks before the draft. BOXTOROW has talked with players every year since. Other players will appear on BOXTOROW with Donal Ware Friday 7p ET/6p CT/4p PT on ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM, channel 84 and Saturday 9 a. m. ET/8 a.m. CT/6 a.m. PT on SiriusXM Channel 142, H.B.C.U. and on one of these radio stations across the country.