The Alabama coaching staff named eight players of the week following the Crimson Tide’s 40-17 win at Mississippi State last Saturday. JC Latham, Jase McClellan and Amari Niblack on offense; Caleb Downs, Justin Eboigbe and Trezmen Marshall on defense; and Kendrick Law and Will Reichard on special teams were all recognized for their efforts against the Bulldogs.
OFFENSE
JC Latham
- Recorded a career-high seven knockdown blocks while not allowing a sack, hit or hurry against the Bulldogs
- Anchored an Alabama offensive line that accounted for 357 yards of total offense, including 193 yards on the ground and 164 through the air
- Cleared a path for Jase McClellan to rack up 63 yards and a touchdown while also allowing Jalen Milroe to scamper for two more scores and 69 yards rushing
Jase McClellan
- Led the Crimson Tide with 15 rushes totaling 63 yards and a score
- Scored from two yards away, one of the Tide’s three rushing touchdowns on the night
- Added two receptions for 25 yards
Amari Niblack
- Led Alabama in targets, receptions and receiving yards
- Hauled in three passes for 61 yards with a long reception of 23
- Converted a first down on all three catches
DEFENSE
Caleb Downs
- Posted a career-high 13 tackles, including five solo stops
- Also recorded his first career interception, returning the pick 11 yards
Justin Eboigbe
- Recorded six tackles in Starkville
- Contributed half a tackle for loss (-4 yards) and half a sack (-4 yards) while adding one quarterback hurry
Trezmen Marshall
- Finished with nine tackles from his starting middle linebacker spot
- Led UA with two tackles for loss (-11 yards) and 1.5 sacks (-11 yards)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Kendrick Law
- Combined for 54 yards on two kickoff returns with a long return of 30 on the game’s first play
- Added one reception for five yards from his wideout spot
Will Reichard
- Finished with a career-high 16 points thanks to four field goals and four PATs
- Hit on his three-point tries from 48, 38, 34 and 48 to tie his career-high in field goals made in a game
- Added eight kickoffs for 486 yards with four touchbacks
**This information was acquired from a recent press release from Alabama Athletics.**
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Patrick Dowd is a Reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via Pat_Dowd77
