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NC Senior Safety DK Kaufman has been named the Week 5 ACC Defensive Player of the Week.
DEFENSIVE BACK – DK Kaufman, NC State, S, New Orleans, Louisiana
Kaufman scored his second touchdown of the season in NC State’s 24-17 win over Northern Illinois. He recorded a strip sack of the Huskies’ quarterback before scooping up the loose ball and returning it for a touchdown. Kaufman notched four total tackles and a pass breakup in addition to the sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery.