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Football Defensive Duo Collects SEC Weekly Honors
October 21, 2024 | Football
ATHENS, Ga. --- Bulldog linebacker Jalon Walker and defensive lineman Mykel Williams have earned Southeastern Conference weekly honors following Georgia's road win over No. 1 Texas, according to a league announcement Monday.
Walker, a native of Salisbury, N.C., was named the Co-Defensive Player of the Week while Williams, a native of Columbus, Ga., shared the Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week honor following the 30-15 rout of the Longhorns.
After the Bulldogs' week one win over No. 14 Clemson, Carson Beck was the Offensive Player of the Week and Peyton Woodring was the Special Teams Player of the Week. Raylen Wilson earned Defensive Player of the Week honors while Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins collected Defensive Lineman of the Week honors following the win at Kentucky.
Walker exploded for three sacks for a loss of 23 yards as part of his seven tackles in Texas' continued introduction to the SEC. He also recovered a fumble and had seven quarterback pressures on a defense that kept the Longhorns to 29 yards rushing. Walker helped make UGA only the second team in the last 20 years with seven sacks against the AP No. 1 team.
Williams tallied three tackles, including two sacks, and forced a fumble that was recovered by the Bulldogs. He was a key part to a Georgia defensive unit that forced the Longhorns to go 2-of-15 on third downs.
Following an off week this Saturday, No. 2 Georgia (6-1, 4-1 SEC) travels to Jacksonville, Fla., to play Florida (4-3, 2-2) on Nov. 2. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET and the ABC will televise the matchup.
Walker, a native of Salisbury, N.C., was named the Co-Defensive Player of the Week while Williams, a native of Columbus, Ga., shared the Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week honor following the 30-15 rout of the Longhorns.
After the Bulldogs' week one win over No. 14 Clemson, Carson Beck was the Offensive Player of the Week and Peyton Woodring was the Special Teams Player of the Week. Raylen Wilson earned Defensive Player of the Week honors while Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins collected Defensive Lineman of the Week honors following the win at Kentucky.
Walker exploded for three sacks for a loss of 23 yards as part of his seven tackles in Texas' continued introduction to the SEC. He also recovered a fumble and had seven quarterback pressures on a defense that kept the Longhorns to 29 yards rushing. Walker helped make UGA only the second team in the last 20 years with seven sacks against the AP No. 1 team.
Williams tallied three tackles, including two sacks, and forced a fumble that was recovered by the Bulldogs. He was a key part to a Georgia defensive unit that forced the Longhorns to go 2-of-15 on third downs.
Following an off week this Saturday, No. 2 Georgia (6-1, 4-1 SEC) travels to Jacksonville, Fla., to play Florida (4-3, 2-2) on Nov. 2. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET and the ABC will televise the matchup.
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