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Port Gibson’s Rankin accepts invitation to play in the HBCU Legacy Bowl

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3 years ago

January 2, 2023

Keith Phillips

Jacory Rankin: Photo from MVSU Athletics

Port Gibson native Jacory Rankin has accepted an invitation to play in the HBCU Legacy Bowl.

Rankin, who starred for Mississippi Valley State University, made the announcement over social media last week.

We are proud to announce that Mississippi Valley State WR JACORY RANKIN (@jacory_1) has been selected for the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl! ✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/hOPkfYhmbV

— HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) December 30, 2022

Rankin recently finished his college career at MVSU with 86 receptions, 1,110 yards and nine touchdowns.

The HBCU Legacy Bowl is a postseason all-star game showcasing the best NFL draft-eligible football players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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Keith Phillips

Keith Phillips is the Vicksburg Daily News Sports Editor. He has been on staff since October 2019 where he was part-time until becoming full-time in 2020. Keith is a Vicksburg native and graduate of Vicksburg High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. In his years with VDN, he has covered multiple stories including sports, human interest and crime(courtroom).

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Port Gibson’s Rankin accepts invitation to play in the HBCU Legacy Bowl

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