Athletics

Donovan “Don” Rose is a revered figure with more than three decades of distinguished service at Hampton University. An All-CIAA and All-American defensive player for Hampton, he later played for the National Football League’s Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, leading the Dolphins in interceptions in 1986, and won a Grey Cup in the Canadian […]

Kendall Langford is a former professional football defensive end. He played college football for Hampton University, where he was a dominant force on the defensive line. After playing 47 games for Hampton, Langford finished his collegiate career with 236 tackles (110 solo), 56.5 tackles for a loss, 23.5 sacks, 39 quarterback pressures, nine force fumbles,

Kellie Wells-Brinkley is a track and field athlete specializing in the 100 meters hurdles. A formidable competitor, she earned a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, setting a personal best in the process. Wells-Brinkley overcame a severe hamstring tear at the 2008 Olympic Trials to make an impressive comeback, becoming the USA Track

Justin Durant is a former professional football linebacker. He played college football at Hampton University before being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2008. AS an outstanding athlete, Durant received Defensive Player of the Year honors in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and All-Eastern Region Team from the Don Hansen Gazette. He also had notable

Jerome Mathis is a former professional football player who competed in the National Football League (NFL). Upon graduating from high school, Mathis was a six-time state champion in track, winning the 2001 national indoor 200-meter title, and setting the 7th fastest time in the nation with 21.79 seconds, at the Nike Classic. Mathis also holds

James Carter is an acclaimed track and field athlete who competed in the 400 m hurdles. His personal best of 47.43 was set when winning the silver medal at the 2005 World Championships. He has also been ranked as the 15th fastest-ever in the world and 9th fastest-ever in the USA. A 3-time United States

Reginald Lee Doss is a former football Defensive End in the National Football League (NFL). Doss was a gridiron terror for the Pirates during his collegiate years. He amassed 281 tackles during his career with the Pirates and ranks No.2 on Hampton’s single-season tackles list. Following his collegiate playing days, Doss became a seventh-round draft pick

Francena McCorory is a celebrated track and field athlete, specializing in the 400 meters. She was the 2011 World bronze medalist in the 400 meters and was a member of the gold medal-winning 2012 and 2016 United States Olympic 4 x 400 m relay teams. She was the IAAF 400-meter Indoor World Champion in 2014. 

Sashi Brown is an experienced sports executive who has held leadership positions in professional football who has served as the president of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Brown began his NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns. His expertise in team management, player personnel, and strategic planning has made

Mo’ne Davis is a remarkable young athlete who gained national attention as a pitcher for the Taney Dragons in the 2014 Little League World Series. She was one of two girls who played in the Series and was the first girl to earn a win and to throw a shutout in Little League World Series

Lavonne Idlette is an accomplished athlete who competed in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2012 London Olympics, representing the Dominican Republic. After graduating from Hampton University, she earned an MBA and a law degree. and works as a lawyer specializing in real estate and business acquisitions, advising professional athletes on their investments.  

Cordell Jerome Taylor is a former professional football player who excelled in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft. During his NFL career he was a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Seattle Seahawks, and Chicago Bears. He also played in the Canadian Football League. His