JCSU’s Tory Woodbury Awarded NFL’s Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowship

By JCSU Charlotte Alumni Chapter | August 5, 2015 |

Charlotte, N.C. (Aug. 5, 2015) – Johnson C. Smith University offensive coordinator Tory Woodbury was awarded the NFL’s Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowship and is taking part in the St. Louis Rams training camp by serving in the Professional Scout division during the Rams training camp at Rams Park in Earth City, Missouri.

Former JCSU Receiver Avius Capers Signed by the Carolina Panthers

By JCSU Charlotte Alumni Chapter | July 31, 2015 |

Charlotte, N.C. (July 31, 2015) –Former Johnson C. Smith University wide receiver Avius Capers has been signed by the Carolina Panthers, the team has announced.

Capers, a Charlotte native and Independence High School product, joins his hometown team as they begin mini camp on the campus of Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. on Friday, July 31. This past spring, Capers was invited to the Panthers rookie mini camp but was unsigned after the tryout sessions.

JCSU Football Tabbed Fifth In CIAA Southern Division Preseason Rankings

By JCSU Charlotte Alumni Chapter | July 23, 2015 |

Durham, N.C. (July 23, 2015) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has announced the 2015 football predicted order of finish as well as the preseason All-CIAA teams as part of the CIAA Football Media Day being held at the Research Triangle Park Marriott on Thursday afternoon in Durham, N.C.