The Alabama coaching staff selected six players of the week following a 48-14 win over Mercer in the Crimson Tide’s home opener at Bryant-Denny Stadium last Saturday. JoJo Earle and Evan Neal on offense; Christian Harris, Kool-Aid McKinstry and Drew Sanders on defense; and Jase McClellan on special teams all earned the honors for their efforts against the Bears.
OFFENSE
JoJo Earle
- Added three punt returns for a combined 45 yards with a long return of 29
Evan Neal
- Did not allow a sack, quarterback hit or pressure while helping UA rack up 424 yards of total offense
DEFENSE
Christian Harris
- Played a key role for the UA defense that allowed just 68 yards rushing and 236 yards overall
- Recorded a team-high eight tackles against the Bears, including one for a loss (-1 yard)
Kool-Aid McKinstry
Drew Sanders
- Broke up a pair of passes off the edge, part of the Tide’s five pass breakups on the day
SPECIAL TEAMS
Jase McClellan
- Added a pair of tackles on special teams with one on punt and another on kickoff coverage
**This information was acquired from a recent press release.