THE HILL | Alabama A&M University quarterback Cornelious Brown IV has been selected to compete in the 2027 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, providing the Bulldogs' signal-caller an opportunity to showcase his talents among the nation's top NFL draft-eligible HBCU players.
 
The postseason all-star game is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27, at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. CT, with live coverage on NFL Network. Presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame, the event will make its Atlanta debut in 2027.
 
Brown has helped guide Alabama A&M to a 6-2 overall record and a 3-1 mark in Southwestern Athletic Conference play. Through eight games, he has completed 149 of 245 passes for 2,158 yards and 21 touchdowns against five interceptions. He is completing 60.8 percent of his passes and averaging 269.8 passing yards per game, while adding 137 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
 
The graduate quarterback is coming off a standout performance in Alabama A&M's 61-31 Homecoming victory over Grambling State at Louis Crews Stadium. Brown completed 22 of 38 passes for 417 yards and five touchdowns, adding an 8-yard rushing score to account for six touchdowns.
 
Brown threw four touchdown passes during the Bulldogs' 35-point third quarter, helping AAMU finish with 669 yards of total offense. His performance earned SWAC Offensive Player of the Week recognition and Stats Perform FCS National Offensive Player of the Week Honorable Mention.
 
The Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl offers selected players exposure to professional scouts while celebrating the tradition and impact of HBCU football. The game anchors a week of activities featuring a celebration of Black history and culture, career development opportunities and the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair.
 
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