Center Darrian Dalcourt Tops Player of Week Honors Following Utah State Win

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama football coaches named nine Players of the Week on Monday afternoon regarding the players' performances against Utah State last Saturday.

Three players each on offense, defense and special teams were selected.

On offense, center Darrian Dalcourt, wide receiver Traeshon Holden and quarterback Bryce Young were the three players honored. Dalcourt didn't give up a sack, while Holden caught five of seven targets for 70 yards and two touchdowns. Young accounted for six touchdowns, five in the air and one on the ground. He also had 100 yards rushing and 195 passing yards on the night.

Dalcourt was also named the Southeastern Conference's Offensive Lineman of the Week. The honor is the first of Dalcourt's career at Alabama.

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A trio of linebackers were honored on defense in Chris Braswell, Henry To'oTo'o and Dallas Turner. Braswell totaled four tackles, including one for a loss for 10 yards. To'oTo'o directed the defense that surrendered just seven first downs and 136 yards on the night, while Turner recorded three tackles and one quarterback hurry.

Defensive back Khyree Jackson, linebacker Demouy Kennedy and place kicker Will Reichard were the three players honored on special teams. Jackson and Kennedy played for Alabama's return coverage, while Reichard finished the game a perfect 2-for-2 on field goals and his all seven of his PATs.

Here's the full press release, courtesy of Alabama Athletics:

Alabama Coaching Staff Names Nine Players of the Week following Utah State Win

Three apiece on offense, defense and special teams earned the recognition.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama coaching staff selected nine players of the week following a 55-0 win over Utah State to open the 2022 campaign last Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Darrian Dalcourt, Traeshon Holden and Bryce Young on offense; Chris Braswell, Henry To’oTo’o and Dallas Turner on defense; and Khyree Jackson, Demouy Kennedy and Will Reichard on special teams all earned the recognition for their play against the Aggies.

OFFENSE

Darrian Dalcourt

Directed a Tide offensive front that controlled the line of scrimmage as the Tide accounted for 559 yards of total offense
Did not allow a sack or pressure as the Tide quarterbacks finished with 281 yards passing and six touchdowns

Traeshon Holden

Targeted seven times on the night, finishing with five catches for 70 yards and two scores
Led all wideouts in receiving yards while tying for the team-high mark for catches and touchdowns

Bryce Young

Accounted for six total touchdowns at night’s end, the most by an Alabama quarterback since 2019
Finished 18-of-28 for 195 yards and five touchdowns in the passing game
Added a team-leading 100 yards rushing and one score on five carries with a long of 63

DEFENSE

Chris Braswell

Saw his most extensive playing time to date and took advantage of the opportunity
Totaled four tackles, including one for loss (-10 yards), while also forcing a fumble

Henry To’oTo’o

Directed an Alabama defense that allowed just seven first downs and 136 total yards on the night
Contributed three total tackles in the game

Dallas Turner

Provided consistent pressure oft the edge, recording one quarterback hurry
Also added three tackles to his stat line

SPECIAL TEAMS

Khyree Jackson

Helped the Tide special teams units limit Utah State to only 10 punt return yards

Demouy Kennedy

Continued his consistent play on special teams

Will Reichard

Finished with 13 points on the night, connecting on all seven PATs and two field goals
Hit from 45 and 33 yards out on his three-point attempts
Also kicked off 10 times for a combined 648 yards and six touchbacks