Alabama DE Jonathan Allen pulls in pair of weekly awards
The accolades keep rolling in for Alabama’s Jonathan Allen.
The senior defensive end Tuesday was honored as the Lott IMPACT Player of the Week and FWAA/Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week after his huge performance against Texas A&M last Saturday.
Jonathan Allen named Lott IMPACT Player of the Week! https://t.co/2s2x6aAFoq #RollTide pic.twitter.com/C5TXdXcAPV
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) October 25, 2016
Alabama DE Jonathan Allen has been named the @TheFWAA/Bronko Nagurski National DP of the Week. Allen has same # of TDs as RB Damian Harris.
— James Ward (@JamesWardCBS) October 25, 2016
Allen racked up six tackles, a career-high four quarterback hurries, one sack and a defensive touchdown in the No. 1 Crimson Tide’s 33-14 win against the No. 9 Aggies. His ferocious pass-rushing abilities helped Alabama hold the SEC’s most high-powered offense to 278 yards and 14 points.
He had two highlight reel plays, with a diving tackle of Texas A&M quarterback Trevor Knight a 30-yard fumble return for a touchdown.
Some think the senior could be in line for another award — the Heisman Trophy.
Marlon Humphrey on Jonathan Allen winning Heisman: "It'll be tough to do but I definitely think he's one of the best players in the country"
— Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) October 25, 2016