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Roman Hemby has been successfully chosen in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders
All Praise to God ! It is truly something special about watching one of our own Maryland Natives turn a dream into a destination and this time, the spotlight is shining bright on Roman Hemby.
Born and Raised in Edgewood, Maryland, attending John Carrol High School Hemby built his name through grit, consistency, and that kind of hunger you can’t teach. Hemby The kind that shows up early, stays late, and never forgets where it came from. On the field, he’s known for his versatility quick on his feet, sharp in his vision, and always ready to make something out of nothing. But off the field? That’s where the real story lives.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, Hemby officially heard his name called by the Las Vegas Raiders and just like that, a new chapter began. Not just for him, but for every young dreamer watching from the sidelines, hoping their moment is next.
But to understand this moment, you gotta go back and do some homework...
Before the lights, before the league, before the name got called Hemby was putting in work at John Carroll High School. Over two seasons, he racked up 1,543 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns, plus 568 receiving yards and seven more scores through the air. That kind of versatility? It’s been in his DNA.
He earned First Team All-MIAA honors in 2019, stacked up two All-County selections, and walked away as Offensive MVP after already making noise as Offensive Rookie of the Year the year before.
And let’s not skip past this part he handled business in the classroom too. Honor roll all four years. Because being great don’t stop when the game ends.
When he stepped into the college spotlight, Hemby didn’t just play he built a legacy. He leaves his program ranked eighth all-time in rushing touchdowns with 22, 12th in rushing yards, and tied for fourth in total touchdowns with 27. That’s impact. That’s consistency.
Preseason buzz like the Doak Walker Award watch list. Senior Bowl recognition. All-Big Ten mentions on the field and in the classroom. Freshman All-American honors. Multiple Big Ten Freshman of the Week nods. Year after year, he showed up and proved he belonged.
And when you really break down his game, you see why the Las Vegas Raiders made the call.
Hemby is built for tough football. A hard charging runner who doesn’t shy away from contact he invites it. He’s got that one-cut quickness that makes zone runs dangerous, plus the kind of stop-start ability that lets him reset and keep pushing forward. Defensive backs? They feel him when he comes through. Every. Single. Time.
He’s also proven he can catch out the backfield, adding another layer to his game that translates well to the next level. And while there’s still room to grow cleaning up mental errors, sharpening efficiency his foundation is solid. Strong enough to step in, compete, and carve out a role early, especially in short-yardage situations.
This wasn’t just about stats. It was about heart. About showing up when it counted. About staying ready when the opportunity came knocking. And now, it’s here. The NFL is a different level faster, louder, more demanding. But if Hemby’s journey tells us anything, it’s that he’s not new to pressure he’s built for it.
And for the culture? This one means something.
Because every time a young Black man turns discipline into destiny, it opens doors a little wider for the next one coming up. Roman Hemby isn’t just stepping into the league. He’s stepping into purpose and the world about to see exactly what that looks like.
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