Offensive Player of the WeekDeaunte Mason
Alabama A&M
SR • QB • 6-3 • 209 • Nashville, Tenn.
Mason helped lead Alabama A&M to a 42-13 victory over Texas Southern. He accounted for 255 yards in total offense which include 24 yards on the ground and three rushing touchdowns. He connected a pass to seven different receivers completing 14-of-24 for 231 yards and two touchdowns. Mason was selected to last week’s offensive player award.
Defensive Player of the Week
Brandon Roberts
Alabama State
SR • LB • 6-2 • 225 • Winter Haven, Fla.
Despite Alabama State’s 24-21 loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Roberts managed a career high 15 tackles including nine solo. He also tacked on one tackle for a loss.
Newcomer of the Week
Cameron Loeffler
Jackson State
JR • DB • 6-0 • 205 • Exeter, Calif.
Loeffler finished second on the team in tackles in JSU’s 28-21 loss to Southern. He registered seven tackles and a sack for a loss of eight yards.
Specialist of the Week
Trenton Richmond
Texas Southern
FR • WR/KR • 5-8 • 180 • Houston, Texas
Trenton returned six kick offs for 106 yards averaging 17.7 yards per return. His longest return of the day was 30 yards.
