(Photo courtesy of the Indianapolis Colts.)
A look at how former Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) football players fared in Week 8 of the 2019 NFL season.
Rodney Gunter (DT, Arizona Cardinals, Delaware State, 5th season)
Week 8: Racked up three tackles in a 31-9 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
2019 Season Stats: 8 games played, 20 tackles, 5 TFL, 0.5 sacks.
Antoine Bethea (DB, New York Giants, Howard, 14th season)
Week 8: Had three total tackles and a fumble recovery in a 31-26 loss to the Detroit Lions.
2019 Season Stats: 8 games played, 58 tackles, 1 pass defended, 1 fumble recovery
Joshua Miles (OT, Arizona Cardinals, Morgan State, Rookie)
Week 8: Saw action as a reserve in a 31-9 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
2019 Season Stats: 5 games played.
Tarik Cohen (RB, Chicago Bears, North Carolina A&T State, 3rd season)
Week 8: Had 4 carries for 9 yards and 3 receptions for 37 yards in a 17-16 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
2019 Season Stats: 7 games played, 24 carries, 56 yards, 32 catches, 184 yards, 1 touchdown.
Darryl Johnson (DE, Buffalo Bills, North Carolina A&T State, Rookie)
Week 8: Had two tackles in a 31-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
2019 Season Stats: 7 games played, 7 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack.
Tony McRae (CB, Cincinnati Bengals, North Carolina A&T State, 3rd Season)
Week 8: Had five total tackles and a pass defense in a 24-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
2019 Season Stats: 8 games played, 15 tackles, 1 TFL.
Brandon Parker (OT, Oakland Raiders, North Carolina A&T State, 2nd season)
Week 8: Was not active in a 27-24 loss to the Houston Texans.
2019 Season Stats: 4 games played.
Ryan Smith (CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, North Carolina Central, 4th season)
Week 8: Had a special teams tackle in a 27-23 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
2019 Season Stats: 3 games played, 3 tackles, one forced fumble
Antonio Hamilton (CB, New York Giants, South Carolina State, 4th season)
Week 8: Saw action as a reserve in a 31-26 loss to the Detroit Lions.
2019 Season Stats: 8 games played, 6 tackles.
Javon Hargrave (DT, Pittsburgh Steelers, South Carolina State, 4th season)
Week 8: Had one tackle in a 27-14 win over the Miami Dolphins.
2019 Season Stats: 7 games played, 15 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks.
Darius Leonard (LB, Indianapolis Colts, South Carolina State, 2nd season)
Week 8: Had a team-high 10 tackles and a sack in a 15-13 win over the Denver Broncos.
2019 Season Stats: 4 games played, 38 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 interception
Joe Thomas (LB, Dallas Cowboys, South Carolina State, 5th season)
Week 8: Did not play; Dallas’ bye week.
2019 Season Stats: 7 games played, 12 tackles.