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Drew Sanders, Arkansas LB, earns national award after strong performance vs. South Carolina
By Crissy Froyd
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Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders has been named the Walter Camp Defensive Player of the Week following a standout performance in the 44-30 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday in Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
“I saw him make some sacks and run some guys down. I think he played a heck of a game,” head coach Sam Pittman said of Sanders after the victory. “I haven’t looked at the stats yet, but I think he probably led the team in tackles and sacks and everything. He’s getting better each week because he’s understanding and turning it loose a little bit more. If you see today versus when he first came in the spring, you’d think you had two totally different people. He’s a really good player and a great kid and I’m glad he had a great game today.”
The 6-5, 233-pounder could not have been more of an impact player for his team, tallying 11 tackles (8 solo) three tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 pass breakup and 1 quarterback hurry.
Sanders and the Razorbacks will face the Missouri State Bears up next on the schedule on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Georgia Southern QB Kyle Vantrease & Arkansas LB Drew Sanders are Walter Camp National Offensive & Defensive Players of Week
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) September 11, 2022
Crissy covers SEC football news for Saturday Down South.
