Alabama Coaching Staff Names Five Players of the Week after Texas A&M Contest

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff named five players of the week following the Crimson Tide's matchup last Saturday in College Station against Texas A&M. Brian Robinson Jr. and Jameson Williams on offense; DJ Dale on defense; and Ja'Corey Brooks and Will Reichard on special teams all earned the recognition for their play against the Aggies.

OFFENSE

Brian Robinson Jr.

Went over the 100-yard marker for a second straight week with 147 rushing yards on 24 carries
Averaged 6.1 yards per tote with a long of 24
Added four receptions for 60 yards, converting a Tide first down on three of his catches

Jameson Williams

Led all Alabama wideouts with 10 receptions for 146 yards and two touchdowns
Made an impact on nearly every catch, converting seven first downs and adding a two-point conversion to go with his two scores
Found the end zone from 29 and seven yards away
Added one rush for a gain of four yards

DEFENSE

DJ Dale

Played a key role in helping the Tide defensive front limit A&M to only 94 yards rushing
Totaled one tackle while sticking to his assignments along the line

SPECIAL TEAMS

Ja'Corey Brooks

Blocked an Aggie punt early in the third quarter that was returned for an Alabama touchdown
The score pulled the Tide to within seven coming out of the halftime break

Will Reichard

Contributed 12 points in the game thanks to three made field goals and a trio of extra points
Hit from 38, 26 and 22 yards on his three-point tries to keep Alabama within striking distance
Also recorded eight kickoffs for 484 yards and five touchbacks

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