Five MEAC alumni, led by veterans Cook and Durant, make 2026 NFL rosters
Five MEAC alumni are on 2026 NFL initial 53-man rosters across the league, with two players each from South Carolina State and Morgan State and one from Howard, highlighting ongoing pipeline from MEAC programs to the NFL. Spotrac’s current-program ranking puts Alabama atop the NFL-players-by-program list with 62 active players, followed by powerhouses like Ohio State and Georgia, while the new college football week features No. 7 Miami at Stanford and No. 14 USC hosting Fresno State.
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About Justin Durant
Justin Ryan Durant is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Hampton Pirates and was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played in the NFL for the Jaguars, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, and Atlanta Falcons.
Everything about Justin Durant →- Occupation
- American football player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 21, 1985, September 20, 1985