Class: Senior Height: 6-1 Weight: 205 Hometown: Columbus, GA
The senior had a game-high 17 total tackles and one pass break-up to propel Fort Valley State on defense which only allowed 188 yards of total offense to Clark Atlanta in the team's 12-9 victory over Clark Atlanta on Saturday.
Newcomer of the Week
Monquavious Johnson, Quarterback, Morehouse
Class: Freshman Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Hometown: Decatur, GA
Making his first career start, the true freshman completed 10-0f-18 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns and guided the Maroon Tigers to score 3-out-of-4 times in the Red Zone to lead the team to their first win of the season with a 42-20 victory over Central State at the Chicago Football Classic.
Offensive Lineman of the Week
Ajene Robinson, Offensive Lineman, Morehouse
Class: Sophomore Height: 6-2 Weight: 275 Hometown: Douglasville, GA
The sophomore anchored a veteran line that scored 42 points and gained 496 yards, without allowing a sack in the Maroon Tigers first win of the season over Central State. Robinson was also key, helping the team convert 9 of 14 third downs, and three red zone touchdowns in the red zone on four opportunities.
Special Teams Player of the Week
Thomas Williams, KR, Morehouse
Class: Senior Height: 5-10 Weight: 185 Hometown: Knightdale, NC
Williams returned a 95 yard kickoff for a touchdown in Morehouse's 42-20 win over Central State.
Other Notable Performances in Week 2
LeRon Furr, LB, Fort Valley State
The senior All-American finished with 11 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for losses, and recovered two fumbles for the Fort Valley State defense.
Chris Rini, QB, Lane
The senior gunslinger has developed into one of the top dual threat quarterbacks in three games this season. In the Dragons 27-21 loss to Taylor University, Rini passed for a season high 369 yards and added 87 yards on the ground for three total touchdowns.
Bre'nard Williams, LB, Clark Atlanta
The All-SIAC linebacker finished the game with 8 solo tackles, three tackles for loss, one fumble recovery, and interception.
Jamion Dunning, WR, Lane
The true freshman had a breakout game with eight catches for 100 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown reception for Lane.
Bernard Little, DE, Fort Valley State
Little disrupted many Clark Atlanta running plays and had 13 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for losses, and one forced fumble to lead Fort Valley State.
Sheldon Hamilton, RB, Morehouse
The senior rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries for a 5.7 yard average in Morehouse's win over Central State.
Ryan Latner, Punter, Albany State
Latner had a 40.5 average on four punts for a total of 162 yards. Latner had a long of 47 yards and nailed three punts inside the 30 yard-line.
Phillip Moore, Running Back, Albany State
Moore rushed for 91 yards on 14 carries to help lead Albany State to its first victory of the season.
Bradley Battles, Running Back, Clark Atlanta
Contributed for 126 yards of Clark Atlanta's 188 total yards on 95 yards rushing and 31 yards receiving for the Panthers in a tough loss.
Devon Mann, Wide Receiver, Morehouse
Mann caught two touchdown passes, including a game-breaking 74-yard touchdown reception. He had a five catches for 135 yards in the winning effort for the Maroon Tigers.