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 third week of the 2021 season.
 
Players listed alphabetically by last name.
 
 
Antonio Hamilton, CB, Arizona Cardinals (South Carolina State)
Saw action in the Cardinals’ 31-19 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, recording a tackle and a fumble recovery on special teams.
Season Totals: 3 games played, 6 tackles (5 solo, 1 assisted), 1 pass breakup, 1 fumble recovery.
 
Javon Hargrave, DT, Philadelphia Eagles (South Carolina State)
Got the start in the Eagles’ 41-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, totaling six tackles (five solo), including 1 TFL, 2 sacks and a quarterback hurry.
Season Totals: 3 starts, 18 tackles (10 solo, 8 assisted), 5 TFL, 2 sacks.
 
Darius Leonard, LB, Indianapolis Colts (South Carolina State)
Started in the Colts’ 25-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans, had six tackles (three solo), an interception and a fumble recovery.
Season Totals: 3 starts, 18 tackles (12 solo, 6 assisted), 1 TFL, 1 INT, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 2 pass breakups.
 
Joshua Miles, OL, Arizona Cardinals (Morgan State)
Did not play in the Cardinals’ 31-19 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Season Totals: 0 games played.
 
Bobby Price, DB, Detroit Lions (Norfolk State)
Got the start in the Lions’ 19-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, recording two tackles and three passes defended.
Season Totals: 1 start, 3 games played, 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 3 passes defended.
 
Joe Thomas, LB, Houston Texans (South Carolina State)
Got the start in the Texans’ 24-9 loss to the Carolina Panthers, recording three tackles.
Season Totals: 2 starts, 3 games played, 8 tackles (5 solo, 3 assisted).