BALTIMORE, Md. (Nov. 26, 2022) — Morgan State senior star running back Alfonzo Graham has officially accepted an invitation to play in the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl.
The Second Annual HBCU Legacy Bowl, presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2023, 3:00 PM CT at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. It will be broadcast live on NFL Network.
The Baltimore native joins a group that includes Arkansas Pine Bluff offensive lineman Mark Evans II, Southern defensive lineman Jason Dumas, North Carolina A&T offensive lineman Daiquiri Wilson and Langston quarterback Larry Harrington.
Graham played during the fall of 2019 at Fullerton College in California before transferring to Morgan State as a walk-on in time for the 2020 season to be canceled by the coronavirus pandemic.
During his junior season as a backup running back, Graham ranked fifth in the MEAC in rushing at 506 yards and scored five touchdowns in nine games.
In his two seasons with the Bears, Graham has 1,656 rushing yards, averaging 6.6 yards per carry with 13 rushing touchdowns.
This included a 2022 season in which he led the MEAC with 1,150 rushing yards, the 6th highest single-season total in school history. A couple of his highlights from the season include rushing for 203 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries in a 24-21 loss to Norfolk State (Oct. 8) and tying a personal best in touchdown runs with two in an upset win against MEAC defending champion South Carolina State (Oct. 29).
As a result, Graham was an All-MEAC First Team selection.
About The HBCU Legacy Bowl
The HBCU Legacy Bowl, presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame, is a postseason all-star game showcasing the best NFL draft-eligible football players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It will be broadcast live on NFL Network. More than a football game, the week-long celebration of Black culture and history will provide invaluable exposure for HBCU students.
About the Black College Football Hall of Fame
The Black College Football Hall of Fame was established in October 2009 to honor the greatest football players and coaches from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Its trustees are football legends Mel Blount, James Harris, Willie Lanier, Art Shell and Doug Williams. The Black College Football Hall of Fame is sponsored by the Shack Harris & Doug Williams Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) permanent home is located at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH.
