When Ja'Marr Chase went down with a concussion against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 4th, the Cincinnati Bengals needed someone to fill the void. Presbyterian College alum Dohnte Meyers answered the call.
Meyers hauled in 7 catches for 82 yards in the Bengals' 17-22 loss to Jacksonville, turning a crisis situation into a breakout moment. For a receiver out of a small program in Clinton, South Carolina, the performance was a statement — and the rest of the NFL is starting to pay attention.
The timing couldn't be more significant. Chase, one of the most dominant receivers in the league, was ruled out for the remainder of the Jaguars matchup after suffering the concussion, leaving a gaping hole in Cincinnati's offense. Meyers stepped into the featured role and delivered, drawing immediate notice from fantasy football circles and NFL analysts alike. Bleacher Report flagged him as one of the top waiver-wire targets in the wake of Chase's injury, a sign of just how impactful his showing was.
Meyers himself has been candid about the dual reality of his situation. He's eager for an expanded role, but he's also made clear that Chase returning to practice is a priority — both for the team's competitiveness and, presumably, for the offense's overall ceiling. That kind of perspective signals a player who understands the bigger picture, even as his individual star is rising.
The fantasy football community is already wrestling with what Meyers' usage looks like in the short term. Sports Illustrated's Week 5 start/sit analysis pitted him directly against Jaguars wideout Jakobi Meyers, a testament to how quickly Dohnte has entered the mainstream conversation. That kind of name recognition doesn't come easy for a Blue Hose product, and it speaks to the production he's put on tape.
The Rest of the Blue Hose in the NFL
Meyers is the clear headliner this week, but Presbyterian College has three other alumni scattered across the league. Justin Bethel continues to hold a roster spot with the Miami Dolphins at DB, while Mark Robinson is on the Pittsburgh Steelers' linebacker corps. Rock Ya-Sin is with the Detroit Lions at cornerback. None of the three generated notable stats or headlines during the October 4–10 window, but their presence on NFL rosters is a reminder of just how far the Blue Hose pipeline stretches for a program of Presbyterian's size.
For now, though, all eyes are on Meyers. Whether Chase's injury opens a sustained opportunity or a brief window, Meyers has shown he's capable of making the most of his snaps. For Blue Hose fans, it's a moment worth savoring — a Presbyterian College receiver commanding the spotlight on one of the NFL's most pass-heavy offenses.
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