Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. Named Bednarik Award Player of the Week

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Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. Named Bednarik Award Player of the Week

11/9/2021 9:03:00 AM | Football

The sophomore led all defenders with a career-high 12 tackles, including four for loss and 1.5 sacks, against LSU

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. was named the Bednarik Award Player of the Week Tuesday, it was announced by the Maxwell Football Club. The recognition is Anderson Jr.'s third from the Bednarik, as the sophomore was also selected for the weekly honor following the Tennessee game.

Defensive Player of the Week

Will Anderson Jr.

Paced the Tide defense with a career-high 12 tackles
Spent the night in the LSU backfield, contributing four tackles for loss (-13 yards) and 1.5 sacks (-8 yards)
Added one pass breakup and a pair of quarterback hurries to his stat line
Played a key role in limiting the Tigers to just 295 yards of total offense

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