Photo courtesy of the Indianapolis Colts


A look at how players in the National Football League (NFL) who hail from current Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) member institutions fared in the fifth week of the 2021 season.
 
Players listed alphabetically by last name.
 
 
Antonio Hamilton, CB, Arizona Cardinals (South Carolina State)
Saw action in the Cardinals’ 17-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers, recording six tackles (four solo).
Season Totals: 5 games played, 13 tackles (10 solo, 3 assisted), 2 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery.
 
Javon Hargrave, DT, Philadelphia Eagles (South Carolina State)
Got the start in the Eagles’ 21-18 win over the Carolina Panthers, totaling three tackles (one solo), including a sack.
Season Totals: 5 starts, 27 tackles (14 solo, 13 assisted), 7 TFL, 4 sacks.
 
Darius Leonard, LB, Indianapolis Colts (South Carolina State)
Started in the Colts’ 31-25 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens, leading the team with 13 tackles (seven solo) and a fumble recovery.
Season Totals: 5 starts, 39 tackles (24 solo, 15 assisted), 2 TFLs, 1 INT, 1 forced fumble, 3 fumble recoveries, 3 pass breakups.
 
Joshua Miles, OL, Arizona Cardinals (Morgan State)
Did not play in the Cardinals’ 17-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Season Totals: 0 games played.
 
Bobby Price, DB, Detroit Lions (Norfolk State)
Saw action in the Lions’ 19-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, assisting on a tackle on defense and recording a special teams tackle.
Season Totals: 2 starts, 5 games played, 12 tackles (7 solo, 5 assisted), 3 passes defended.
 
Joe Thomas, LB, Houston Texans (South Carolina State)
Saw action in the Texans’ 25-22 loss to the New England Patriots, recording a solo tackle on defense and assisting on a special teams tackle.
Season Totals: 2 starts, 5 games played, 12 tackles (8 solo, 4 assisted).