Junior LB Jaylan Ford earned his second Big 12 weekly honor of the season after his standout performance in the victory at Kansas State.
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas junior linebacker Jaylan Ford was named the Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday. It marked the second conference honor for Ford this season.
For the second time this season, Ford had a first-half interception that led to a Texas touchdown and a fumble recovery that sealed a UT victory. Ford intercepted a pass and returned it 18 yards to the K-State 33-yardline with 1:07 remaining in the opening half.