Football | 10/19/2026 2:52:18 PM

NORFOLK, Va. — The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced its football weekly honors, with Howard teammates Eden James and Kyle Dillon earning Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors.

Morgan State teammates Gavin Fetty and Keith Jenkins Jr. earned Rookie of the Week and Specialist of the Week accolades, respectively.

Offensive Player of the Week: Eden James | Howard | RB | 5th | Indianapolis, Ind.
James rushed for 120 yards on 13 carries in the Bison’s homecoming win over Morehouse, marking his second 100-yard rushing performance of the season.

Defensive Player of the Week: Kyle Dillon | Howard | DL | So. | Houston, Texas
Dillon recorded a career-high six solo tackles in the Bison’s win over Morehouse, highlighted by two tackles for loss, including one sack.

Rookie of the Week: Gavin Fetty | Morgan State | K | Fr. | Severna Park, Md.
Fetty connected on a 22-yard field goal, averaged 53.5 yards on four kickoffs and converted an extra point against Tennessee State on Saturday.

Specialist of the Week: Keith Jenkins Jr. | Morgan State | RB | 5th | Gainesville, Va.
Jenkins Jr. averaged 18.5 yards on four kickoff returns for 74 yards, including a 21-yard return, against Tennessee State. He finished with 224 all-purpose yards.

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.