7 best options for 'College GameDay' guest picker for Jackson State football, Deion Sanders

Deion Sanders doesn't need to address allegations on whether he is SWAC or not again. Regardless of the feelings of Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr., Sanders and Jackson State football will represent the conference on one of college football's biggest stages.

The Tigers (7-0, 4-0 SWAC) are hosting ESPN's "College GameDay" for their matchup against Southern (5-2, 3-1) on Saturday (1 p.m., ESPN+). Undefeated Jackson State and Sanders have a bevy of celebrities and athletes tied to the program for GameDay's weekly guest picker.

Here are possibilities ESPN could pursue for the SWAC showdown at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium:

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Beyoncé

ESPN should shoot for the stars for the first "College GameDay" visit to Jackson State.

There isn't a biggest star than the 28-time Grammy Award winning music sensation. Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z have been outspoken supporters of HBCUs. Beyoncé, following rappers Rick Ross and Snoop Dogg on homecoming Saturday, would continue the trend of artists coming to see Deion and SWAC football.

Snoop Dogg

The iconic rapper was at JSU's homecoming and seemed to have a great time in the locker room following the eight-point victory. Sanders has a long-time relationship with the 51-year music star.

"When the Dogg show up it's a must that we show out," Sanders said via Instagram on Saturday. "We've been down ever since Sonny was with Cher. I love my brother 2 life. His love for kids and his heart for the Community is unmatched. This is family here."

Kevin Hart

Hart had his eyes on Sanders and the Tigers at the start of the season. The comedian TV star gave Sanders flowers after Jackson State cruised to a 59-3 victory over Florida A&M in the Orange Blossom Classic.

“Phenomenal football player and Hall of Famer you are,” Hart said Sept. 7. “To rebrand that HBCU program (Jackson State) and get it to the point where you are changing those boys’ lives, where you are implementing overall success in a groundbreaking way. It is visible and your impact is seen and felt.”

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Dwayne Johnson is no stranger to the allure of Jackson State. The former Miami and XFL standout hosted an XFL invite-only showcase at JSU in July. XFL co-owners Johnson and Dany Garcia were on hand to see HBCU stars like Jackson State's Keonte Hampton and Alabama State's Aqeel Glass at the event.

Stephen A. Smith

Smith does everything for ESPN, from "First Take" to "NBA Countdown." Why not add some college football coverage to the list? An HBCU graduate of Winston-Salem State, Smith been an outspoken supporter of Sanders. Smith appreciated Sanders' commitment to coaching over continuing his TV career as an analyst.

“He’s being lauded and praised not because he is winning football games,” Smith said in October. “The impact of what he does at HBCUs community and what he means to the HBCUs, he’s a difference-maker and a pioneer.

Jackie Slater

The Jackson native and former JSU star went on to have a 20-year career with the Los Angeles and St. Louis Rams. Slater, a former standout at Jim Hill, made five All-Pro teams and was selected to seven Pro Bowls before being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001. Slater gives the Tigers a chance to remember their storied past while looking ahead to the future under Sanders.

Michael Strahan

Strahan was in Jackson for some of JSU's homecoming festivities ahead of Saturday's 22-14 victory over Campbell. The "Good Morning America" co-anchor could make another trip to JSU to see Sanders and the Tigers continue HBCU football's continued rise. Also, star freshman Travis Hunter returned to action against the Fighting Camels. Hunter, a former five-star recruit, is a brand ambassador for the NFL Hall of Famer's tailored and sportswear clothing lines.

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