Football 🏈 Alabama's players of the week against Kentucky

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The Alabama coaching staff named 10 players of the week following the Crimson Tide’s 49-21 win at Kentucky last Saturday. Malik Benson, Isaiah Bond, Jalen Hale, Kendrick Law and Kobe Prentice on offense; Chris Braswell, Jihaad Campbell and Jaheim Oatis on defense; and James Burnip and Jam Miller on special teams were all selected for their efforts against the Wildcats.



OFFENSE

Malik Benson

• Got the starting nod against the Wildcats
• Totaled one reception for 15 yards, picking up a first down to extend UA’s offensive drive that resulted in a touchdown

Isaiah Bond

• Hauled in two receptions for 24 yards while adding one rush for a gain of three
• Converted two first downs with a long reception of 17 on the day

Jalen Hale

• The freshman wideout hauled in one reception for 51 yards, picking up 36 yards after the catch
• The chunk play late in the fourth quarter picked up a first down on third-and-long to extend UA’s scoring drive

Kendrick Law

• Caught one pass for a gain of 11 and a Tide first down
• Added 52 yards on his two kickoff returns with a long of 26

Kobe Prentice

• Caught four of his five targets for 74 yards and a touchdown
• Led all wideouts in receiving yards and catches while tying for the team-high mark for scores
• Scored from 40 yards out for the Tide’s second touchdown of the day

DEFENSE

Chris Braswell

• Provided consistent pressure off the edge all day against the Wildcats
• Recorded a pair of tackles, including half a sack (-5 yards), while adding one quarterback hurry

Jihaad Campbell

• The inside linebacker was all over the field as Alabama laid claim to the SEC Western Division title
• Registered five total tackles, including one for loss (-1 yard)
• Also contributed one quarterback hurry and a pass breakup

Jaheim Oatis

• Led the Alabama defense in production points in the road victory over the Wildcats
• Registered two total tackles, including half a tackle for loss (-2 yards)
• Added one quarterback hurry as a part of a Tide defense that limited Kentucky to just 21 yards rushing before the Alabama reserves took over late in the fourth quarter

SPECIAL TEAMS

James Burnip

• Called on to punt three times against Kentucky, accumulating 136 yards with a long punt of 55
• Averaged 45.3 yards per punt, pinning the Wildcat offense inside the 20 on two of his three punts

Jam Miller

• Continued his consistent play on special teams for UA
• Recorded one solo stop on the Tide’s kickoff coverage unit
• Added 11 rushing yards and a touchdown from his running back post

 

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