MEAC Announces Weekly Football Honors - Sept. 22

Football | 9/22/2025 2:20:16 PM

North Carolina Central running back Chris Mosley has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced today. Howard linebacker Ja’Quavion Smithearned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Morgan State running back Randall Nauden was selected as Rookie of the Week. NCCU offensive lineman Trevon Humphrey collected Offensive Lineman of the Week accolades, and NCCU kicker/punter Kaleb Robison was recognized as Specialist of the Week.

Mosley (NCCU, RB, 5-11, 180, r-Sr., Fort Worth, Texas) accounted for five total touchdowns, three rushing and two receiving, in NCCU’s 62-20 win over North Carolina A&T. He rushed for 168 yards on just 11 carries (15.3 avg.) and added four receptions for 90 yards with two scores, contributing 25 of the Eagles’ points in the rivalry victory.

Smith (Howard, LB, 6-1, 205, Wingate, N.C.) tallied seven tackles (four solo), including three tackles for loss and two sacks totaling 19 yards against Hampton. He also forced a fumble and broke up a pass in the Bison’s 34-7 win.

Nauden (Morgan State, RB, 5-10, 195, r-Fr., Olympia Fields, Ill.) carried the ball nine times for 38 yards and a touchdown, averaging 3.8 yards per carry, to help the Bears secure their first win of the season over Central State.

Humphrey (NCCU, OL, 6-5, 285, r-Jr., Greensboro, N.C.) anchored an offensive line that powered NCCU to a program-record 745 yards of total offense in the win over North Carolina A&T, including 346 rushing yards. He graded out at 92 percent with four pancake blocks.

Robison (NCCU, K/P, 6-2, 190, So., Middleburg, Fla.) went a perfect 7-for-7 on PATs and added a 21-yard field goal in the victory over North Carolina A&T. He averaged 61.2 yards per kickoff with six touchbacks on the day.

Other Top Performers

  • Ben Chandler (Howard) recorded a season-high five tackles (four solo) in the win over Hampton.
  • Ayden Davis (NCCU) accounted for four tackles, one sack, and one pass breakup in the 62-20 win.
  • Major Dillard (Norfolk State) tallied a team-high 12 tackles (five solo) with 0.5 TFL against Sacred Heart.
  • Jadon Carter (Morgan State) collected four tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a 12-yard interception return vs. Central State.
  • James Jones (Delaware State) rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns in a 39-10 win over Saint Francis.
  • Travis Kerney (Howard) finished with 113 rushing yards on 16 carries with two touchdowns in the win over Hampton.
  • Otto Kuhns (Norfolk State) completed 27 of 41 passes for 340 yards and a touchdown vs. Sacred Heart.
  • Jaylen Laudermilk (Norfolk State) notched three punt returns for 36 yards (12.0 avg.), including a long of 23.
  • Joshua Narh (Morgan State) returned a deflected punt 27 yards for a touchdown in the Bears’ first victory.
  • Christian Smith (NCCU) tallied six tackles (two solo), including a sack for a safety, in the Eagles’ victory.