Representing THEE standard: JSU junior Micah Williams receives high honors at Under Armour HBCU Career Combine

September 24, 2025
Williams was one of many college student selected to participate at the Under Armor HBCU Combine (Photo special to JSU)

By Jatavian Walker

(JACKSON, Miss.) – Jackson State University (JSU) junior Micah Williams was awarded a $2,500 scholarship during the 4th annual Under Armour HBCU Career Combine on May 27-29, 2025, in Baltimore. The combine featured a case study competition and opportunities to grow as young professionals. 

“The experience was great and gave me a chance to connect with people from different HBCUs and professionals at Under Armour,” said Williams, a journalism and media studies major. “It showed me how many open doors are open for HBCU students looking to get a career in media and sports in general.”

Students at the combine were given the opportunity to interact with many Under Armor executives. (Photo special to JSU)

The Under Armour HBCU Career Combine allows select students to interact with industry professionals and learn the business while sharpening critical thinking skills and developing leadership capabilities. 

The signature case competition grouped students into teams to present a case study to Under Armor executives. Williams and his team placed second and each member was awarded the $2500 scholarship.

Williams’ team place 2nd place in the Under Armour case competition and received a $2,500 scholarship each. (Photo special to JSU)

He expressed how the skills he developed at JSU helped him succeed in the competition.

“I am not usually very outgoing or great at presentations, but I remained level-headed and prepared throughout my time at the combine. We met with different Under Armour executives, and I feel like being at JSU gave me the right training to be the best I could be,” said Williams.

Williams is the lead videographer for the Jackson State football media team and can be seen on field during JSU games. (Photo special to JSU)

Williams is the lead student videographer for the Jackson State football media team and the vice president of promotions for the Campus Activities Board (CAB). His journey as a rising media professional began when he suffered an injury playing football in high school, leading to Williams’ coach giving him his first camera. 

Now, five years later and after attending the HBCU combine, the visual artist said he feels more assured in his career ambitions. 

“After graduation, my goal is to work in the sports media industry, mainly focusing on videography and storytelling, whether it be athletics or for a different type of corporation. I just want to be able to create content that entertains and motivates people,” he said.