Former New York Giants defensive back Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is headed to the Black College Football Hall of Fame.
On Wednesday, the BCFHOF announced the class of 2025, including DRC and four other NFL alumni from prominent HBCU schools.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (Tennessee State, 2004-2007) The Florida native was a 2007 FCS All-America defensive back who started 39 games as a collegian…Drafted on the first round off the 2008 Draft by the Cardinals and spent three seasons in Arizona. He later played nine years with five other teams (Eagles, Broncos, Giants, Raiders, Redskins; 2011-2019).
The other upcoming inductees include Rashean Mathis, Henry Dyer, Jay “Sky” Walker, Jacquay Nunnally, and Fred “Pop” Long.
“What we have with the Class of 2025 is an incredible showcase of the talent that has come from Historically Black Colleges and Universities over the years,” said BCFHOF co-founder Doug Williams. “When Shack Harris and I established the Black College Football Hall of Fame, its purpose was to do just this by elevating and recognizing the past, present, and future of Black College Football.”
Rodgers-Cromartie was a first-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL draft. In addition to the Giants and Cardinals, he also spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, and Washington Commanders.
The Giants signed DRC as a free agent in 2014 and he went on to spend four seasons in East Rutherford. During his career, he earned two Pro Bowl nods (2009, 2015) and was named a Second-Tram All-Pro in 2016 as a member of Big Blue.
In 61 games (44 starts) for the Giants, Rodgers-Cromartie recorded 193 tackles (160 solo, nine for a loss), three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, three QB hits, 1.5 sacks, 47 passes defensed, 11 interceptions, and one defensive touchdown.
