Josh Paschal named Reese's Senior Bowl Defensive Player of the Week

Josh Paschal was the MVP for Kentucky Football on Saturday night, and he’s being recognized for his stellar performance by the best Halloween candy ever created.

The Reese’s Senior Bowl announced Monday morning that Paschal has been named their Defensive Player of the Week. And how could anyone argue? The senior defensive end recorded seven tackles, four solo tackles, 2.5 TFLs, and, most importantly, the blocked field goal which Trevin Wallace ran back for a 76-yard touchdown.

Paschal was necessary for every down in Kentucky’s 20-13 upset win over No. 10 Florida.

.@JPaschalx is our Defensive Player of the Week for the @UKFootball win vs the Florida Gators. Paschal had 7 tackles, 4 solo, 2.5 TFLs, AND the blocked FG the Wildcats ran back for the 76 yd TD. #BBN #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE pic.twitter.com/JacVHBQ0H7

— Reese's Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) October 4, 2021

Paschal blocked the 48-yard Florida field goal in the third quarter that led to the go-ahead score by Wallace which put the ‘Cats ahead 13-10.

“Guy is incredible man, just incredible,” Head coach Mark Stoops said during KSR’s Postgame Show. “He empties his tank every day all day. He’s just relentless, he plays so hard, he plays for people more than himself. He plays for our fans, he plays for his teammates, he’s amazing.”

FG BLOCK TD 🔥

78-yard house call for Trevin Wallace!

(📍 @NavyFederal) pic.twitter.com/HN99zmmnMw

— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) October 3, 2021

Through five games this season, Paschal has racked up 21 tackles, 13 solo tackles, 6.0 TFLs, and 1.0 sacks for the 5-0 ‘Cats. Considering the adversity he had to overcome during his victory over cancer, it’s pretty incredible what he’s been able to do on the field.

Hopefully this won’t be the only recognition for Paschal this week.