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 second week of the 2021 season.
 
Players listed alphabetically by last name.
 
 
Antonio Hamilton, CB, Arizona Cardinals (South Carolina State)
Saw action on defense in the Cardinals’ 34-33 overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings, recording four tackles (all solo) and a pass breakup.
Season Totals: 2 games played, 5 tackles (5 solo), 1 pass breakup.
 
Javon Hargrave, DT, Philadelphia Eagles (South Carolina State)
Got the start in the Eagles’ 17-11 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, totaling seven tackles (two solo), including two TFLs and a quarterback hurry.
Season Totals: 2 starts, 12 tackles (5 solo, 7 assisted), 4 TFL.
 
Darius Leonard, LB, Indianapolis Colts (South Carolina State)
Started in the Colts’ 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, tied for second on the team with seven tackles (four solo), including a tackle for loss, and a pass breakup.
Season Totals: 2 starts, 12 tackles (9 solo, 3 assisted), 1 TFL, 1 forced fumble, 1 pass breakup.
 
Joshua Miles, OL, Arizona Cardinals (Morgan State)
Did not play in the Cardinals’ 34-33 overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Season Totals: 0 games played.
 
Bobby Price, DB, Detroit Lions (Norfolk State)
Saw action in the Lions’ 35-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers, recording three tackles (all solo).
Season Totals: 2 games played, 3 tackles (3 solo).
 
Joe Thomas, LB, Houston Texans (South Carolina State)
Got the start in the Texans’ 31-21 loss to the Cleveland Browns, recording five total tackles (four solo, one assisted on special teams).
Season Totals: 1 start, 2 games played, 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted).