Logo of a small college football team that plays in the Gulf South Conference, the University of West Alabama Tigers. Their program was formed in 1938 and won an NAIA national championship in 1971. They also have 11 bowl appearances, with 5 victories, in their long HBCU history. Tiger alums who have gone on to play pro football include Malcolm Butler, Deon Lacey, Seth Roberts, Charles Martin and Tyreek Hill.