Football’s Proctor, Simpson Named SEC Players of the Week

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama's Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson each earned Southeastern Conference Player of the Week honors, the league office announced Monday morning.

Proctor was dubbed the co-offensive lineman of the week while Simpson shared co-offensive player of the week distinction. The honor is the second of Proctor's career and the first for Simpson, raising the Crimson Tide's total to three weekly awards this season.

Offensive Lineman of the Week
Kadyn Proctor

Played every snap at left tackle against the fifth-ranked Bulldogs
Graded out at a team-high 89 percent by the Crimson Tide coaching staff
Did not allow a pressure or a sack on the night
Helped keep Ty Simpson upright as the Tide offensive line did not allow a sack against the vaunted Georgia defense
Added one catch-and-run for an 11-yard gain and an Alabama first down, barreling over multiple Bulldog defenders along the way
His efforts on the play set up the Crimson Tide's final touchdown, which would eventually prove to be the difference in the game

Offensive Player of the Week
Ty Simpson

Accounted for three total touchdowns in the Crimson Tide's 24-21 win at then-No. 5 Georgia
Finished 24-of-38 passing for 276 yards and two touchdowns through the air
Spread the ball across eight different pass-catchers on the night and averaged 11.5 yards per completion
Added four rushes for 12 yards and a score with his legs
Converted a pair of key first downs while adding a two-yard rushing touchdown across his four carries
Helped UA finish with 397 yards of total offense and 25 first downs against one the nation's top defenses
Played a major role in the Crimson Tide converting 13-of-19 third downs on the night, the most against UGA by any team in the last 30 seasons

University of Alabama Athletics

Football’s Proctor, Simpson Named SEC Players of the Week

Players Mentioned

Kadyn Proctor

Ty Simpson

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