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Walker Honored As Lott IMPACT Trophy Player Of The Week
October 23, 2024 | Football
ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia junior linebacker Jalon Walker has been named the Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week following the Bulldogs' 30-15 win at No. 1 Texas, according to an announcement from The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation Wednesday.
Walker was also the Southeastern Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week and the Chuck Bednarik Award Defensive Player of the Week this week.
The Lott IMPACT Trophy is awarded annually to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of athletics and recognizes college football's Defensive Player of the Year who exemplifies the IMPACT acronym: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
Walker, a native of Salisbury, N.C., registered seven tackles, three sacks and a fumble recovery, all in the first half of the game versus the Longhorns. His performance was especially remarkable as he became the first player in the last 20 years to register three sacks and seven tackles in a game against the AP No. 1 team.
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 was also the Southeastern Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week and the Chuck Bednarik Award Defensive Player of the Week this week.
The Lott IMPACT Trophy is awarded annually to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of athletics and recognizes college football's Defensive Player of the Year who exemplifies the IMPACT acronym: Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.
Walker, a native of Salisbury, N.C., registered seven tackles, three sacks and a fumble recovery, all in the first half of the game versus the Longhorns. His performance was especially remarkable as he became the first player in the last 20 years to register three sacks and seven tackles in a game against the AP No. 1 team.
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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