Presbyterian College has produced its share of NFL contributors over the years, but right now all eyes are on Dohnte Meyers — and for good reason.
The Blue Hose wideout is making noise in Cincinnati, drawing comparisons to beloved former Bengal Andrew Hawkins as he carves out early regular-season reps with the Bengals. That's no small benchmark. Hawkins was a fan favorite in Cincinnati precisely because of his tenacity and playmaking ability as an undersized receiver — qualities observers are already projecting onto Meyers.
In the Bengals' Week 1 win over Tampa Bay — a 33–27 decision on September 13 — Meyers hauled in one reception for 18 yards and added 10 rushing yards, flashing the kind of versatility that made the Hawkins comparison stick in the first place. It wasn't a stat-sheet explosion, but for a player still cementing his roster standing, the ability to contribute as both a receiver and a ball-carrier on the same afternoon is exactly the kind of profile that keeps a depth wideout employed — and talked about.
Meyers was already a preseason standout for Cincinnati heading into 2026, and it appears that momentum has carried into the regular season. The Bengals have long had a knack for developing receivers outside the traditional pipeline, and if Meyers continues to demonstrate this dual-threat capability, the Hawkins parallels will only grow louder.
Elsewhere Around the League
Meyers isn't the only PC alum suiting up at the NFL level. Justin Bethel remains on the Miami Dolphins' roster at defensive back, while Mark Robinson continues to hold a spot with the Pittsburgh Steelers at linebacker. Rock Ya-Sin is listed with the Detroit Lions at cornerback. No notable stats or transactions were reported for those three during the September 13–19 window, but the sheer presence of four Presbyterian College products on active NFL rosters is a testament to the program's ability to develop talent that sticks at the professional level.
For a school of Presbyterian College's size — a Division I FCS program out of Clinton, South Carolina — that kind of NFL footprint is genuinely remarkable. Meyers, though, is the story of the moment. If the Bengals' first game is any indication, he won't let the Hawkins comparison become just a preseason footnote.
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