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Howard's Kenny Gallop Jr. Aims for Historic NFL Draft

3/29/2025

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Kenny Gallop Jr., a standout safety from Howard University and a three-time All-American, is on a mission to make history as the first player from his school drafted into the NFL since 2006. After earning Defensive Player of the Year honors, he’s determined to showcase the talent of historically Black colleges, believing that all it takes is one team to recognize his potential.

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Kenny Gallop Jr., a standout safety from Howard University and a three-time All-American, is on a mission to make history as the first player from his school drafted into the NFL since 2006. After earning Defensive Player of the Year honors, he’s determined to showcase the talent of historically Black colleges, believing that all it takes is one team to recognize his potential.