UTEP defensive end Jadrian Taylor was named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after his dominant performance during the Miners’ 19-3 victory against Louisiana Tech on Saturday in the Sun Bowl. The 2021 C-USA Players of the Week awards are voted on by a panel of the league’s media.
Taylor tied a school record with a career-high 3.5 sacks, while also tallying a career-best six tackles against the Bulldogs. Praise Amaewhule, who plays opposite of Taylor, set the school record last season with 3.5 sacks at Louisiana Tech.
All of Taylor’s sacks came during the first half and totaled minus-13 yards.