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 sixth week of the 2021 season.
 
Players listed alphabetically by last name.
 
 
Antonio Hamilton, CB, Arizona Cardinals (South Carolina State)
Saw action in the Cardinals’ 37-14 win over the Cleveland Browns, recording a special teams tackle.
Season Totals: 6 games played, 14 tackles (11 solo, 3 assisted), 2 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery.
 
Javon Hargrave, DT, Philadelphia Eagles (South Carolina State)
Got the start in the Eagles’ 28-22 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, totaling five tackles (three solo).
Season Totals: 6 starts, 32 tackles (17 solo, 15 assisted), 7 TFL, 4 sacks.
 
Darius Leonard, LB, Indianapolis Colts (South Carolina State)
Started in the Colts’ 31-3 win over the Houston Texans, racking up seven tackles (six solo), an interception and a forced fumble.
Season Totals: 6 starts, 46 tackles (30 solo, 16 assisted), 2 TFLs, 2 INT, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 4 pass breakups.
 
Joshua Miles, OL, Arizona Cardinals (Morgan State)
Made his season debut in the Cardinals’ 37-14 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Season Totals: 1 game played.
 
Bobby Price, DB, Detroit Lions (Norfolk State)
Saw action in the Lions’ 34-11 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, recording a special teams tackle.
Season Totals: 2 starts, 6 games played, 13 tackles (8 solo, 5 assisted), 3 passes defended.
 
Ryan Smith, DB, Los Angeles Chargers (North Carolina Central)
Saw action in the Chargers’ 34-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Season Totals: 2 games played, 3 tackles (3 solo).
 
Joe Thomas, LB, Houston Texans (South Carolina State)
Did not see any action in the Texans’ 31-3 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Season Totals: 2 starts, 5 games played, 12 tackles (8 solo, 4 assisted).