Jackson State Places Four Players on Black College Football Player of the Year Watch List
The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced the 2026 Watch List for the Black College Football Player of the Year Award, with four Jackson State players earning spots. The award honors the top football player from a Historically Black College & University.
Jackson State’s representatives are wide receivers Nate Rembert and Jonas Fortilien, offensive lineman Quaveon Davis, and defensive back Kam Sallis.
Rembert, a fifth-year player, appeared in 12 games last season, with 11 starts. He recorded a team-high 45 receptions for 750 yards, averaging 16.7 yards per catch and scoring seven touchdowns. He also rushed six times for 74 yards, including one rushing touchdown, and returned five kicks. Rembert’s best games included six catches against Mississippi Valley State and Alcorn State, with a season-high 100 yards receiving against Alcorn State.
Fortilien, who played only two games last season due to injury, finished with five receptions for 43 yards. In 2024, he played 13 games, logging 37 receptions for 565 yards and a team-high 11 touchdowns. He had a season-long 70-yard reception and caught at least three passes in eight games, including six for 83 yards and two touchdowns against Alabama A&M.
Davis, a senior, contributed to an offensive line that helped Jackson State rank second nationally in rushing offense and in fourth-down conversion percentage. He maintained an 88 percent grade, with 27 pancakes and allowing only 1.5 sacks all season.
Sallis, who started all 11 games last season, totaled 53 tackles, with 27 solo stops. He recorded two interceptions, two pass breakups, and forced two fumbles. The defensive back had a career-high 12 tackles against Prairie View A&M and was named a semifinalist for the Aeneas Williams Award and a second-team All-Conference selection.
Jackson State opens its season on the road against Tennessee State on August 29. The team continues to build on its recent success as it seeks to make an impact this season, according to athletic department officials.
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