Norfolk State’s Jones Receive HBCU+ FCS National Awards

Football | 9/25/2024 6:40:26 PM

Stats Perform is bringing a greater spotlight to athletes, students and stories at Historically Black Colleges and Universities through a partnership with Urban Edge Network. Included in the 2024 college football season are both HBCU FCS Player and Team of the Week honors and a season-ending HBCU FCS National Player of the Year Award, each presented by HBCU+.

Norfolk State’s Jacquez Jones was selected as the HBCU+ National Player of the Week, for FCS college football games in Week 4 this past weekend.

HBCU+ is the popular streaming platform of Urban Edge Network LLC, offering 24/7 access to live and on-demand HBCU sports events, original sports shows, curated films, podcasts and more.

HBCU+ National Player of the Week

Jacquez Jones, Norfolk State, WR, Grad, 5-10, 175, Orlando, Florida

The former two-way player at Lane College had his hands all over his MEAC squad’s 32-10 victory at VMI. He caught 12 passes for 143 yards, including two first-half touchdowns from quarterback Jalen Daniels. Jones matched the second-most receptions in an FCS game this season.

Honorable Mention: Jamarion Ellis, DE, Alabama A&M; Andrew Jones, LB, Grambling State; Cam’Ron Ransom, QB, Bethune-Cookman; Fred Stokes Jr., DE, Prairie View A&M