Howard quarterback Jaylon Tolbert is among this week’s MEAC top performers, the league announced Monday.
Tolbert, a redshirt senior, threw a career-high four touchdowns in Howard’s 35-21 win over Morehouse last Saturday. For his effort, he was named MEAC Offensive Player of the Week.
Two other Bison players also made the league’s list: Noah Miles, Defensive Player of the Week for his three QB sacks for a total of 27 yards loss and a pass breakup; and tight end Ke’Untae Mosley’s only catch of the day was his first collegiate touchdown, a 33-yard reception from Tolbert, which earned Rookie of the Week honors.
“Jaylon has played in games for us before,” said Howard Coach Larry Scott during Monday’s weekly media call with reporters, including the MSR. Tolbert started in place for the injured Ja’Shawn Scroggins and completed 23 of 41 passes for 267 yards and four TDs.
“He knows the offense inside and out,” added Scott of Tolbert.
Howard improved to 2-1 and will play Hampton on Saturday in the annual “Who’s the Real HU” contest.
Other top performers:
Delaware State OT Antonio Williams – Offensive Lineman of the Week – had five pancake blocks and a 90% blocking grade against Wagner.
South Carolina State punter Dyson Roberts – Specialist of the Week – amassed 257 yards in six punts, a touchback, and a 42.8 average, including two punts over 50 yards (one was 72 yards).
Jayden Sutton (Delaware State) – rushed for 104 yards and one reception against Wagner.
Nathan Wilson (Delaware State) – punted four times for 160 total yards, and the longest was 51 yards.
Bryan Stukes (Morgan State) – eight tackles, six solo, and an interception against Ohio University.
Shane Messenger (Morgan State) – five punts for 207 punting yards for 41.4 avg. Including a season-long 56 yards.
AJ Richardson (Norfolk State) – 12 tackles, two solo against Hampton.
Noah Tracey (Norfolk State) – seven punts for 277 yards, and the longest was 52 yards.
Malcolm Reed (N.C. Central) – nine tackles, six solo, and a pass breakup against North Carolina Chapel Hill.
Juan Velarde (N.C. Central) – 42.1 average on eight punts, 329 yards against North Carolina Chapel Hill.
Eric Phoenix (S.C. State) – 24 of 38 passes for 206 yards and rushed for 63 more on eight carries.
Diego Addison (S.C. State) – seven tackles, six solo, with two tackles for loss.