First Black College Player to Play in the NFL

Paul “Tank” Younger

June 25, 1928 – September 15, 2001

Grambling, Louisiana

Grambling State University ‘48

 

Fullback/Linebacker 6-3, 225

College Football Hall of Fame

Four Pro Bowls

Pittsburgh Courier All-American 

Black College Football Player of the Year

Grambling State Hall of Fame           Black College Football Hall of Fame

SWAC Hall of Fame