Esports is a very lucrative business and is giving educational opportunities for many HBCU students. The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has been “implementing a conference-wide Esports platform starting in September 2020.” The NFL is using esports to connect with students, athletes, and business professionals through the 2nd annual Madden NFL 22 x HBCU Tournament.
The National Football League unveiled its strategy for the top HBCU student finalists who participated in the 2nd annual Madden NFL 22 x HBCU Tournament with a once-in-a-lifetime experience during Super Bowl LVI week.
15 students from HBCU schools in the SWAC, MEAC, and CIAA will journey to Los Angeles for a week filled with job shadowing opportunities and events with the NFL as well as the finals competition of the Madden NFL 22 x HBCU tournament.
Madden NFL 22 HBCU Top Student Finalists
| Name | Madden Gamer Tag | HBCU School |
|---|---|---|
|
Andre Kenyoda Patterson Jr |
Slattlyfree |
Albany State |
|
Javion D Jackson |
Javion142 |
Albany State |
|
Eric Demetrius Minor Jr. |
ThatGuyDj |
Claffin University |
|
Christopher Webb |
Sbc_gaming_1of1 |
Delaware State |
|
Donavan Burrell |
Tissue20 |
Florida A&M |
|
Tykevious Dequante Ivory |
Equipedbulldog2 |
Fort Valley State |
|
Donald Ray White III |
DonTnp4L |
Grambling State |
|
Malik Seay |
kreamyshots |
Howard |
|
Malay Robinson Jr |
JoseHndrx |
Morgan State |
|
Nicholas Harris |
BlackTrident4H |
Norfolk State |
|
DaSean Wade Neclos Jr |
ThaRealSuave |
N.C. A&T |
|
Quran Rubin Coy Watts |
callingwolves_ |
N.C. A&T |
|
Christopher James Pitts |
Sametarsier8657 |
St. Augustine |
|
Carlik Humes |
Freakylikky |
VA Union |
|
Rodney Jimmel McKay Jr |
RockoTuff |
VA Union |
To conclude the week, each student finalist will receive a ticket to attend Super Bowl LVI, on February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium. The Madden NFL 22 x HBCU Tournament is driven by the NFL’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in both traditional sports and esports.
Throughout the week, the NFL Football Development team will host the