The John Mackey Award has named Alan Cross of Memphis as the John Mackey Tight End of the Week. Cross was recognized with the honor on Wednesday.
The senior from Millington caught a career-high six passes for 41 yards including a tip-toe, one-yard touchdown reception just across the goal line to spark the Tigers' 31-point scoring onslaught as the team came back from a 14-0 deficit.
Cross' late, first-quarter touchdown reception was the second of the season and 13th of Cross' career as he added to his already set school record for touchdown receptions by a tight end.