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 ninth week of the 2021 season.
 
Players listed alphabetically by last name.
 
 
Antonio Hamilton, CB, Arizona Cardinals (South Carolina State)
Saw action in the Cardinals’ 31-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers, assisting on a special teams tackle.
Season Totals: 9 games played, 1 start, 17 tackles (12 solo, 5 assisted), 2 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery.
 
Javon Hargrave, DT, Philadelphia Eagles (South Carolina State)
Got the start in the Eagles’ 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, recording three tackles (two solo).
Season Totals: 9 starts, 43 tackles (18 solo, 25 assisted), 7 TFL, 6 sacks, 11 quarterback hits, 1 forced fumble.
 
Darius Leonard, LB, Indianapolis Colts (South Carolina State)
Started in the Colts’ 45-30 win over the New York Jets, recording seven tackles (five solo) and forcing a fumble.
Season Totals: 9 starts, 67 tackles (40 solo, 27 assisted), 3 TFLs, 2 INT, 4 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 5 pass breakups.
 
Joshua Miles, OL, Arizona Cardinals (Morgan State)
Saw action in the Cardinals’ 31-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Season Totals: 4 games played.
 
Bobby Price, DB, Detroit Lions (Norfolk State)
Week 9 was the Lions’ bye week.
Season Totals: 2 starts, 8 games played, 15 tackles (10 solo, 5 assisted), 3 passes defended.
 
Ryan Smith, DB, Los Angeles Chargers (North Carolina Central)
Got the start in the Chargers’ 27-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, recording two tackles (one solo).
Season Totals: 1 start, 4 games played, 5 tackles (4 solo).
 
Joe Thomas, LB, Houston Texans (South Carolina State)
Did not see any action in the Texans’ 17-9 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Season Totals: 2 starts, 5 games played, 12 tackles (9 solo, 3 assisted).