LORMAN, Miss. – Senior defensive end
Malachi Bailey has been named to the 2024 HBCU+ FCS National Player of the Year Award. He is being considered for the award for his stellar performance last season for the Alcorn State University Braves as they finished 7-4, overall, and 6-2 in league play.
Over two seasons, the 2024 All-Southwestern Athletic Conference Preseason First-team pick has amassed 74 tackles and 18.5 sacks.
About the HBCU+ FCS National Player of the Year Award
The new FCS partnership between Stats Perform and Urban Edge Network LLC includes the creation of an HBCU+ FCS National Player of the Year Award.
The inaugural Urban Edge Network LLC HBCU+ FCS National Player of the Year Award will extend the recognition in the 2024 season. The award will honor the nation's best HBCU player – regardless of position – from 21 programs spread across the FCS, including in the Southwestern and Mid-Eastern athletic conferences.
A national panel of voters will select the winner after the regular season. The recipient will be announced on Dec. 9 and invited to the Stats Perform FCS National Awards Banquet on Jan. 5 in Frisco, Texas.
For the complete watchlist, please visit
HBCU+ FCS Player of the Year Watch List | The Analyst.
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