For Texas State alumni tracking their Bobcats in the NFL, the headliner from Week 3 is clear: center Aaron Brewer earned Miami Dolphins Most Valuable Player honors for his performance anchoring an improved offensive line.
Brewer, who suited up as the Dolphins hosted the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, September 27, was singled out as the key driver of Miami's protection effort — no small feat against one of the AFC's most formidable defensive fronts. The recognition came in spite of a tough team result, with Miami falling 10-24, underscoring just how much Brewer's individual performance stood out even in a losing effort.
The award reflects a broader narrative developing around the Dolphins' offensive line this season: that the unit, long a point of concern in Miami, is showing genuine signs of improvement — and that Brewer is a central reason why. For a center, earning team MVP in any week is a statement. Offensive linemen rarely make highlight reels, but they define whether a passing game functions at all. Miami's coaching staff clearly noticed.
Brewer's path from Texas State to starting center in the NFL has been a steady climb, and moments like this validate the trajectory. For Bobcat fans who have followed him since his days in San Marcos, Week 3 offered something to genuinely celebrate — even if the scoreboard didn't cooperate.
Beyond Brewer, the Texas State alumni footprint across the league remains wide. Jake Bates continues his unlikely kicker story with the Detroit Lions. Dalton Cooper is holding down a spot on the Green Bay Packers' offensive line. Alex Harkey and Terry Webb are both active contributors with the Los Angeles Chargers on opposite sides of the ball. David Mayo is with the Washington Commanders at outside linebacker, while Levi Bell is on Indianapolis's defensive roster.
The names may not all be household ones, but the volume of Bobcats finding footholds on NFL rosters — from starters to key depth pieces — reflects a program that has consistently produced professional-caliber talent. Brewer, for one week at least, reminded the league exactly what that looks like.
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