DALLAS (September 12, 2023) – Washington State edge Ron Stone Jr. was named the Bronko Nagurski Trophy National Player of the Week, the Football Writers Association of America announced Tuesday.
Stone Jr. was named the Pac-12 Conference Defensive Player and Defensive Lineman of the Week Monday after making five tackles including two sacks and forced fumbles on both sacks in the 31-22 win over No. 19 Wisconsin in Pullman over the weekend. The redshirt-senior's second strip sack of the game was recovered and returned for a touchdown by the Cougars late in the first half.