Alabama’s Keon Sabb and Ryan Williams each earned Southeastern Conference Player of the Week honors, the league office announced Monday morning.
Sabb was named as the defensive player of the week while Williams was co-freshman of the week. The pair of honors are the first for both players and the first two for the Crimson Tide this season.
Defensive Player of the Week
Keon Sabb
- Got the start at safety and made an immediate impact in his Crimson Tide debut
- Helped Alabama post a 63-0 shutout of Western Kentucky
- Finished with two total tackles and a pair of interceptions against the Hilltoppers
- Accumulated 87 return yards on his pair of picks
Co-Freshman of the Week
Ryan Williams
- Starred in his Crimson Tide debut, getting the start at wide receiver
- Led all Alabama wideouts with 139 yards and two scores on only two catches
- Found the end zone from 84 and 55 yards away while accumulating 78 yards after the catch TG
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