A look at how former Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) football players fared in Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season.
Rodney Gunter (DT, Arizona Cardinals, Delaware State, 5th season)
Had two tackles (including one for loss) in a 27-27 tie with the Detroit Lions.
Antoine Bethea (DB, New York Giants, Howard, 14th season)
Notched seven tackles in a 35-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Tarik Cohen (RB, Chicago Bears, North Carolina A&T State, 3rd season)
Had eight catches for 49 yards in a 10-3 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday.
Darryl Johnson (DE, Buffalo Bills, North Carolina A&T State, Rookie)
Saw action as a reserve in a 17-16 win over the New York Jets.
Tony McRae (CB, Cincinnati Bengals, North Carolina A&T State, 3rd Season)
Saw action as a reserve in a 21-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Brandon Parker (OT, Oakland Raiders, North Carolina A&T State, 2nd season)
Saw action as a reserve in a 24-16 Monday night win over the Denver Broncos.
Joshua Miles (OT, Arizona Cardinals, Morgan State, Rookie)
Saw action as a reserve in a 27-27 tie with the Detroit Lions.
Antonio Hamilton (CB, New York Giants, South Carolina State, 4th season)
Racked up five tackles in a 35-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Javon Hargrave (DT, Pittsburgh Steelers, South Carolina State, 4th season)
Started in Sunday night's 33-3 loss to the New England Patriots.
Darius Leonard (LB, Indianapolis Colts, South Carolina State, 2nd season)
Reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year had seven tackles and a pass defended in a 30-24 loss to the San Diego Chargers.
Joe Thomas (LB, Dallas Cowboys, South Carolina State, 5th season)
Recorded one tackle in a 35-17 win over the New York Giants.