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Senate resolution recognizing and honoring the "Great Eight" football players from South Carolina State University for their historic legacy and impact on Black college football

The eight players honored are: John Alford (Miami Dolphins), Edwin Bailey (Seattle Seahawks), Charlie Brown (Washington Redskins), Robert Geathers (Buffalo Bills), William Judson (Miami Dolphins), Angelo King (Dallas Cowboys), Chris Ragland (Washington Redskins), and Leroy Robinson (Philadelphia Eagles)

South Carolina State University was founded in 1896, and these athletes achieved excellence during an era when African American student athletes faced systemic barriers to opportunity, equity, and recognition

The resolution connects the players' legacy to Gullah Geechee cultural heritage and the Gullah Harambee gathering, which focuses on uplifting historically overlooked contributions

The General Assembly has previously formally recognized the "Great Eight" through legislative action, affirming their historical significance to collegiate athletics