NORFOLK, Va. – Three North Carolina Central University Eagles - senior quarterback Davius Richard, junior offensive lineman Da'Quan Thomas, and senior return specialist Brandon Codrington - earned weekly awards from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for their play during a 47-21 victory over Winston-Salem State University on Saturday. 

Richard was named the MEAC Offensive Player of the Week, Thomas received MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Week accolades, and Codrington was named MEAC Specialist of the Week. 

Richard (QB, 6-3, 220, Sr., Belle Glade, Fla.) amassed 278 total offensive yards and four touchdowns against Winston-Salem State. He connected on 15 of 22 passes for 236 yards and three passing touchdowns, and he also ran for 42 yards on five carries with one touchdown. His 86-yard touchdown toss was the longest pass play by the Eagles since 2018.

Thomas (OL, 6-2, 290, R-Jr., West Palm Beach, Fla.) graded out at 93 percent of all blocking assignments as he aided NCCU with 448 yards of total offense and five offensive touchdowns. He amassed eight pancake blocks in the Eagles' season-opening win.

Codrington (RS/DB, 5-9, 185, Sr., Raleigh, N.C.) returned three punts for 98 years, including an 81-yard touchdown, the fourth-longest punt return in school history and the third special teams score of his career. He also returned three kickoffs for 66 yards.

Up next, No. 19 NC Central visits Greensboro to face rival North Carolina A&T on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.

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