Eugene Asante named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week

After having a hot start to the season, Auburn linebacker Eugene Asante has been named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week for week two.

Asante recorded 12 tackles, one sack and one pass deflection.

"It's surreal," Asante said. "I'm grateful to get the opportunity to be out there and play the game I love with intensity and effort."

Asante acknowledged how much of a journey it was to get to this point. The former North Carolina Tarheel joined Auburn through the transfer portal before the 2022 season.

Asante did not play much during his first season with the Tigers and was mainly used for special teams purposes.

"It was big for me because I played on scout team last year," he said. "That fuels me, being out there. Coach Roberts, Coach Aldridge and this staff gave me an opportunity to show what I can do. I'm forever grateful to them. It was a great game."

Auburn had to dig deep on Saturday, but the Tigers came away with a win.

"In the midst of chaos, there's opportunity," Asante said. "We are our brother's keeper. Not being frustrated, not being disappointed but just going out there with a positive mindset and playing play after play."

Eugene Asante named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week

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