Visa: Visa will be contributing Visa Prepaid products for each of the students to use to help pay for their meal expenses during the week.Microsoft: Microsoft to donate Xbox Series X + Surface Pro products.This year’s tournament features prizing and support from official partners of the NFL. Madden NFL 23 HBCU Top Student Finalists School Kaleb Levarity from Florida A&M University and Antoine Richardson from Southern University were both selected. To diversify student point of entry and participation, the NFL hosted the first all-women’s bracket, to encourage more women participation, and the first Madden HBCU Showcase, where students submitted video applications to be a part of the esports production and experienceship. School representation increased by more than 44% to 56 schools with the finalists representing 11 HBCUs. The program experienced significant growth in its third season, with player participation expanding by 200 percent year-over-year. The Madden NFL 23 x HBCU Tournament is driven by the NFL’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in both traditional sports and esports. “Programs like this are essential to promote professional skills and competition amongst the next generation of leaders in gaming and sports.” “I am extremely excited to partner with the NFL to participate in the Madden NFL 23 X HBCU Tournament,” said Micah Parsons. HBCU finalists will go head-to-head competing for the Madden NFL 23 x HBCU title and a piece of the $70,000 prize pool in cash and prizes. These sessions are uniquely designed to prepare and equip the students with fundamental skills for life after college.ĭallas Cowboys Linebacker, Micah Parsons, ESPN Commentator, Tiffany Green, and XSET’s Chief Culture Officer and Co-Owner, Erin Ashley Simon will serve as hosts of the Madden NFL 23 x HBCU tournament finals show which premieres on February 11 at 3:00 PM ET on the NFL YouTube channel. Leading up to the finals, EA’s Next Generation Talent team is hosting enhanced career development sessions including tips for creating LinkedIn profiles, resume building, networking strategies, email etiquette, and more. Additionally, Microsoft has expanded its sponsorship support this year and will be creating a custom networking event at the Microsoft office in Tempe where students will get a chance to connect with employees. Students will receive valuable career advice from NFL executives and key stakeholders while participating in immersive job training. Throughout the week, the NFL will host the student finalists to learn the business side of football at various events and activations. Each student finalist will receive a ticket to attend Super Bowl LVII, on February 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium. Students will journey to Phoenix for a week filled with job shadowing opportunities and events with the NFL as well as the Madden NFL 23 x HBCU finals. NEW YORK, NY (January 31, 2023) The National Football League (NFL) unveiled its plans for the HBCU student finalists who participated in the 3rd annual EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 23 x HBCU Tournament with an exclusive experience during Super Bowl LVII week. Program highlighted by 200% YoY player participation and a record number of schools competing Finals competition to premiere on February 11 at 3 PM ET on NFL YouTube Channel with Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons, ESPN’s Tiffany Green, and XSET’s Erin Ashley Simon as hosts
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