TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff selected six players of the week following the Crimson Tide’s 63-3 win over Kentucky last Saturday. Jahleel Billingsley, Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith on offense; Jordan Battle and Christian Harris on defense; and Ale Kaho on special teams all earned the recognition for their play against the Wildcats.
OFFENSE
Jahleel Billingsley
- Made his first career start at tight end and put together a big game
- Ranked second on the Tide offense with 78 yards on his three catches
- Converted a first down on all three receptions with a long catch of 34
Mac Jones
- Posted a 16-for-24 effort through the air
- Totaled 230 yards and two touchdowns in the Tide’s 63-3 win over the Wildcats
DeVonta Smith
- Led all Crimson Tide wideouts with 144 yards and two touchdowns on nine catches
- His first touchdown of the day helped him take sole possession of the Alabama and SEC career touchdown receptions mark, passing Amari Cooper and Chris Doering (Florida) for the record
- The 144-yard effort was his fourth 100-plus yard receiving game in his last five outings
- Averaged 16.0 yards per catch with touchdowns from 10 and 18 yards out
- Eight of his nine receptions went for a first down or touchdown, including a long grab of 35
- Added two punt returns for a combined 50 yards with a long return of 41
DEFENSE
Jordan Battle
- Recorded his first career pick-six, taking the interception 45 yards for a touchdown
- Added five tackles and a pass breakup to his day
- Played a key role in limiting UK to only 120 yards passing
Christian Harris
- Led the Crimson Tide defense with a career-high 11 tackles, including one sack (-7 yards)
- Helped limit Kentucky to 179 yards of total offense, including just 27 total yards in the second half
- Led a front seven that allowed 59 yards rushing while pressuring the UK passers into a quarterback rating of 72.32
SPECIAL TEAMS
Ale Kaho
- Made a huge stop on the opening kickoff to set the tone for the day
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