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 opening week of the 2021 season.
 
Players listed alphabetically by last name.
 
 
Antonio Hamilton, CB, Arizona Cardinals (South Carolina State)
Saw action on defense and special teams in the Cardinals’ 38-13 win over the Tennessee Titans, recording a tackle.
 
Javon Hargrave, DT, Philadelphia Eagles (South Carolina State)
Got the start in the Eagles’ 32-6 win over the Atlanta Falcons, recording six tackles (three solo), two tackles for loss and three quarterback hits.
 
Darius Leonard, LB, Indianapolis Colts (South Carolina State)
Started in the Colts’ season opener, a 28-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, racking up five solo tackles and forcing a fumble.
 
Joshua Miles, OL, Arizona Cardinals (Morgan State)
Did not play in the Cardinals’ 38-13 win over the Tennessee Titans.
 
Bobby Price, DB, Detroit Lions (Norfolk State)
Saw action on special teams, taking 87 percent of special team snaps in the Lions’ 41-33 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
 
Joe Thomas, LB, Houston Texans (South Carolina State)
Saw action on special teams in the Texans’ 37-21 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, competing in 77 percent of special team snaps.