Alabama Coaching Staff Names 10 Players of the Week from Kentucky Win

Who the Crimson Tide coaching staff recognized from the big SEC road win.

The Alabama coaching staff named 10 players of the week following the Crimson Tide’s 49-21 win at Kentucky last Saturday with five on offense, three on defense and two on special teams. 

Kentucky Game Players of the Week:

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