Alabama names eight players of the week; SEC recognizes Caleb Downs
The Alabama coaching staff named eight players of the week following the Crimson Tide’s 40-17 win at Mississippi State last Saturday. JC Latham, Jase McClellan and Amari Niblack on offense; Caleb Downs, Justin Eboigbe and Trezmen Marshall on defense; and Kendrick Law and Will Reichard on special teams were all recognized for their efforts against the Bulldogs.
OFFENSE
JC Latham
- Recorded a career-high seven knockdown blocks while not allowing a sack, hit or hurry against the Bulldogs
- Anchored an Alabama offensive line that accounted for 357 yards of total offense, including 193 yards on the ground and 164 through the air
- Cleared a path for Jase McClellan to rack up 63 yards and a touchdown while also allowing Jalen Milroe to scamper for two more scores and 69 yards rushing
Jase McClellan
- Led the Crimson Tide with 15 rushes totaling 63 yards and a score
- Scored from two yards away, one of the Tide’s three rushing touchdowns on the night
- Added two receptions for 25 yards
Amari Niblack
- Led Alabama in targets, receptions and receiving yards
- Hauled in three passes for 61 yards with a long reception of 23
- Converted a first down on all three catches
DEFENSE
Caleb Downs
- Posted a career-high 13 tackles, including five solo stops
- Also recorded his first career interception, returning the pick 11 yards
Justin Eboigbe
- Recorded six tackles in Starkville
- Contributed half a tackle for loss (-4 yards) and half a sack (-4 yards) while adding one quarterback hurry
Trezmen Marshall
- Finished with nine tackles from his starting middle linebacker spot
- Led UA with two tackles for loss (-11 yards) and 1.5 sacks (-11 yards)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kendrick Law
- Combined for 54 yards on two kickoff returns with a long return of 30 on the game’s first play
- Added one reception for five yards from his wideout spot
Will Reichard
- Finished with a career-high 16 points thanks to four field goals and four PATs
- Hit on his three-point tries from 48, 38, 34 and 48 to tie his career-high in field goals made in a game
- Added eight kickoffs for 486 yards with four touchbacks
Downs named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week
Alabama safety Caleb Downs was named the Southeastern Conference Co-Freshman of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.
The weekly conference honor is the second for Downs and the Tide’s fourth this season. He was also selected as Freshman of the Week following the Middle Tennessee matchup.
Co-Freshman of the Week
Caleb Downs
- Downs was everywhere in the Crimson Tide’s win at Mississippi State
- Led the Crimson Tide in production points while helping hold the Bulldogs to just 261 total yards
- Posted a career-high 13 tackles with five solo stops
- Recorded his first career interception and was credited with another pass breakup by the Tide coaching staff
*** This information was acquired from a recent press release from Alabama Athletics.
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