Football | 10/12/2026 3:23:07 PM

NORFOLK, Va. — The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced its football weekly honors, with Delaware State quarterback Jayden Sauray earning Offensive Player of the Week recognition.

Norfolk State’s Kaleb Broadbent was named Defensive Player of the Week, while North Carolina Central’s Gino Addison earned Rookie of the Week honors. Morgan State’s Kelton Sparks received Offensive Lineman of the Week recognition, and Norfolk State’s Christian James was selected as Specialist of the Week.

Offensive Player of the Week: Jayden Sauray | Delaware State | QB | Sr. | Lanham, Md.
Sauray totaled 422 yards of offense, throwing for 130 yards and rushing for 292 yards with three touchdowns in Delaware State’s 34-0 win over Franklin Pierce.

Defensive Player of the Week: Kaleb Broadbent | Norfolk State | DB | 5th | Chesapeake, Va.
Broadbent recorded two interceptions, including a 39-yard interception-return touchdown, and two solo tackles in Norfolk State’s 62-0 win over Virginia Lynchburg. He returned his interceptions for 41 combined yards and added a pass breakup as the Spartans forced six turnovers and recorded their second shutout of the season.
 
Rookie of the Week: Gino Addison | North Carolina Central | RB | Fr. | Starke, Fla.
Addison rushed for 169 yards on 22 carries, averaging 7.7 yards per carry, with a long of 40 yards.
 
Offensive Lineman of the Week: Kelton Sparks | Morgan State | OL | So. | Virginia Beach, Va.
Sparks earned a 93 percent grade and recorded four knockdowns, helping Morgan State’s offensive line allow no sacks in a 28-27 Homecoming win over Robert Morris. The Bears totaled 369 yards of offense, including 188 rushing yards.
 
Specialist of the Week: Christian James | Norfolk State | WR | Fr. | Clarksville, Tenn.
James returned a punt 63 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter of Norfolk State’s 62-0 win over Virginia Lynchburg. He helped the Spartans’ special teams unit score twice, including a blocked-punt return touchdown by teammate Mike Jones.
 
Other Top Performers

• Keith Jenkins Jr. (Morgan State) – Jenkins Jr. rushed for a season-high 98 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries, including the game-winning 1-yard score with 24 seconds remaining in Morgan State’s 28-27 comeback win over Robert Morris. He added five receptions for 47 yards and averaged 20.5 yards on two kickoff returns.
• Tyler Leinberger (Norfolk State) – Leinberger earned a 95 percent blocking grade and recorded eight knockdowns in Norfolk State’s 62-0 win over Virginia Lynchburg. He helped the Spartans total 471 yards of offense, including 299 rushing yards while averaging 8.5 yards per carry.
• Jordan Banks (Delaware State) – Banks recorded 10 tackles and two quarterback hurries in Delaware State’s 34-0 win over Franklin Pierce.
• Matt Conord (Howard) – Conord made two field goals at Penn and averaged 44.7 yards per punt.

About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) enters its 56th year of intercollegiate competition with the 2026–27 academic year. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, the MEAC is comprised of eight distinguished Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) along the Atlantic seaboard: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University, and South Carolina State University. Since its founding in 1970, the MEAC has been dedicated to promoting academic excellence, sportsmanship, and the personal growth of student athletes. For more information, visit www.MEACSports.com.