The Alabama coaching staff selected eight players of the week following the Crimson Tide’s 30-6 win over Mississippi State last Saturday. Ja’Corey Brooks on offense; Brian Branch, DeMarcco Hellams, Eli Ricks and Henry To’oTo’o on defense; and Emmanuel Henderson Jr., Robbie Ouzts and Will Reichard on special teams were all selected for their efforts on Homecoming.
OFFENSE
Ja’Corey Brooks
- Led all pass-catchers with 74 yards on the evening
- Moved the chains for a Tide first down on all three of his receptions
- Had a long reception of 40 yards
DEFENSE
Brian Branch
- Finished with four total tackles, including 1.5 for loss (-6 yards) and one sack (-5 yards)
- Also contributed two pass breakups and a quarterback hurry against the Bulldogs
- Helped the Tide secondary limit State to only 231 passing yards
DeMarcco Hellams
- Matched his career-high total for tackles with 12 on the night, including one sack (-8 yards)
- Added two pass breakups to his stat line
- Played a key role holding Mississippi State to only six points
Eli Ricks
- Made the most of his first start for the Crimson Tide
- Tied for the team-high total for pass breakups with four
- Also posted two tackles on the night
Henry To’oTo’o
- Led Alabama in tackles with a career-high tying 13, including a team-high tying seven solo stops
- Made one tackle for loss (-2 yards) as part of UA’s six in the game
- Directed a Tide defensive unit that limited the high-powered MSU offense to only 293 total yards
SPECIAL TEAMS
Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
- Made his mark on special teams once again
Robbie Ouzts
- Helped on the Tide’s punt and kickoff return units
Will Reichard
- Totaled 12 points on the night, including three field goals and three PATs
- Hit from 33, 38 and a season-high tying 50 yards on his three-point makes
- Also kicked off seven times for 424 yards and two touchbacks
**This information was acquired from a recent press release from Alabama Athletics.**
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