---
"title": "SWAC Football Players of the Week – Nov. 14"
"description": "BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alcorn State quarterback Noah Johnson, Southern running back Lenard Tillery and linebacker Aaron Tiller, Texas Southern kicker/punter Eric Medina, and Prairie View A&M defensive back Raleigh Johnson have been recognized by the Southwestern Athletic Conference for their performance in week 11 of the 2016 season. Co-Offensive Player of the Week – Tillery/N. […]"
"date": "2016-11-15"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "HBCU Sports"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2016/11/15/swac-football-players-of-the-week-nov-14/"
"categories":
  - "Football"
"tags":
  - "Alcorn State"
  - "Prairie View"
  - "Southern"
  - "SWAC"
  - "Texas Southern"
---

# SWAC Football Players of the Week – Nov. 14

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alcorn State quarterback Noah Johnson, Southern running back Lenard Tillery and linebacker Aaron Tiller, Texas Southern kicker/punter Eric Medina, and Prairie View A&M defensive back Raleigh Johnson have been recognized by the Southwestern Athletic Conference for their performance in week 11 of the 2016 season. Co-Offensive Player of the Week – Tillery/N. Johnson Southern/Alcorn State Running Back/Quarterback Tillery continued to add to his all-time SWAC rushing totals, chewing up 245 yards on the ground during Southern’s 44-34 win over Prairie View. Tillery’s yardage is the best figure by a SWAC player in three years. Johnson nearly tied a single-game FCS record with eight total touchdowns against Mississippi Valley State. In the 61-7 Braves win, Johnson threw for 285 yards and seven scores on 12-of-16 passing and rushed for 65 yards and a score. Defensive Player of the Week – Tiller Southern Linebacker 6-1 | 256 | R-Jr. | Columbus, Ohio Tiller wreaked havoc against Panthers to help Southern remained undefeated in SWAC play. Tiller recorded a game high four sacks and added 13 tackles with 5.5 tackles for loss. Tiller also added a forced fumble which resulted in a fumble recovery for a TD in the Jaguars’ 44-34 road win. Special Teams Player of the Week – Medina Texas Southern Kicker/Punter 5-11| 195 | Sr. | La Porte, Texas In the Tigers’ 27-10 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Medina was a perfect 2-for-2 in field goal attempts, hitting from 42 yards and 24 yards out. He also averaged 42.7 yards per punt, taking three of them on the day. Medina also threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Elie Nabushosi on a fake field goal attempt. Newcomer of the Week – R. Johnson Prairie View A&M Defensive Back 6-2| 185 | R-Jr. | Beaumount, Texas Johnson was a bright spot for the Panthers’ defense despite Prairie View’s 44-34 setback versus Southern. The secondary member made 13 total stops in the game, leading the Panthers. Additionally, he was in on a tackle behind the line of scrimmage and also blocked an extra point attempt early in the contest. *Courtesy: SWAC*