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Alabama coaching staff names six Players of the Week from Kentucky game

On Monday following a 63-3 victory against Kentucky over the weekend, the Alabama coaching staff named six players of the week from the lopsided victory.

The staff selected three offensive players which included tight end Jahleel Billingsley, quarterback Mac Jones and wide receiver DeVonta Smith. There were two players selected on the defensive side of the football in linebacker Christian Harris and defensive back Jordan Battle.

Rounding things out on special teams was linebacker Ale Kaho who made a big impact on kickoff.

OFFENSE

Jahleel Billingsley

  • Made his first career start at tight end and put together a big game

Mac Jones

  • Totaled 230 yards and two touchdowns in the Tide’s 63-3 win over the Wildcats

DeVonta Smith

  • 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
  • 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

Christian Harris

  • 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.