ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Drake football defensive lineman Finn Claypool was named Pioneer Football League Defensive Player of the Week for the final week of the regular season, the league announced Sunday (Nov. 20).
The Des Moines native recorded six tackles, including four for loss in a 24-0 shutout victory at Valparaiso on Saturday, Nov. 19. Claypool improved his season sack total to eight after collecting two more sacks against the Beacons. He was also credited with three quarterback hurries to contribute to the shutout effort.
The Bulldogs finished the 2022 season on a three-game win streak.