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 eighth week of the 2021 season.
 
Players listed alphabetically by last name.
 
 
Antonio Hamilton, CB, Arizona Cardinals (South Carolina State)
Saw action in the Cardinals’ 24-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Season Totals: 8 games played, 1 start, 16 tackles (12 solo, 4 assisted), 2 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery.
 
Javon Hargrave, DT, Philadelphia Eagles (South Carolina State)
Got the start in the Eagles’ 44-6 win over the Detroit Lions, assisting on a tackle.
Season Totals: 8 starts, 40 tackles (16 solo, 24 assisted), 7 TFL, 6 sacks, 11 quarterback hits, 1 forced fumble.
 
Darius Leonard, LB, Indianapolis Colts (South Carolina State)
Started in the Colts’ 34-31 loss to the Tennessee Titans, racking up eight tackles (five solo), a tackle for loss and a pass breakup.
Season Totals: 8 starts, 60 tackles (35 solo, 25 assisted), 3 TFLs, 2 INT, 3 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, 5 pass breakups.
 
Joshua Miles, OL, Arizona Cardinals (Morgan State)
Saw action in the Cardinals’ 24-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Season Totals: 3 games played.
 
Bobby Price, DB, Detroit Lions (Norfolk State)
Saw action in the Lions’ 44-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, assisting on two tackles (one on special teams).
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)
Saw action in the Chargers’ 27-24 loss to the New England Patriots.
Season Totals: 3 games played, 3 tackles (3 solo).
 
Joe Thomas, LB, Houston Texans (South Carolina State)
Did not see any action in the Texans’ 38-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Season Totals: 2 starts, 5 games played, 12 tackles (9 solo, 3 assisted).