TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Jailen Hobbs and Justin Pierson have been named to the NFL Small School Prospect Watch List by NFL Draft Diamonds. The full list and release can be seen HERE.

Jailen Hobbs became the first two-sport All-American in Rose-Hulman history back at the end of May after a fourth place finish in the 100m dash in the NCAA DIII National Championships in Rochester, New York. Hobbs was also named a fourth-team All-American return specialist by D3Football.com. Hobbs has set or tied three career school records including kick return touchdowns, punt return touchdowns, and yards per punt return. He also ranks top-10 in career yards per kick return, punt return yards, kick return yards, and receiving touchdowns.

Justin Pierson was named a 3rd-team Preseason All-American by D3Football.com last season. He has been a 2-time 1st-Team All-Region selection by D3Football.com and a 2-time 1st-Team All-HCAC honoree.

The Fightin' Engineers return to the field on August 24 for a scrimmage against Wabash College. They will open the season at home, under the lights, against the DePauw Tigers at 7 PM on September 2.