11/21/20 MFB vs Kentucky
Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10)
Photo by Crimson Tide Photo

Three players on offense, two on defense and one on special teams earned recognition from the Tide staff

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama coaching staff selected six players of the week following the Crimson Tide’s 63-3 win over Kentucky last Saturday. Jahleel Billingsley, Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith on offense; Jordan Battle and Christian Harris on defense; and Ale Kaho on special teams all earned the recognition for their play against the Wildcats.

 

OFFENSE

Jahleel Billingsley

  • Made his first career start at tight end and put together a big game
  • Ranked second on the Tide offense with 78 yards on his three catches
  • Converted a first down on all three receptions with a long catch of 34

 

Mac Jones

  • Posted a 16-for-24 effort through the air
  • Totaled 230 yards and two touchdowns in the Tide’s 63-3 win over the Wildcats

 

DeVonta Smith

  • Led all Crimson Tide wideouts with 144 yards and two touchdowns on nine catches
  • His first touchdown of the day helped him take sole possession of the Alabama and SEC career touchdown receptions mark, passing Amari Cooper and Chris Doering (Florida) for the record
  • The 144-yard effort was his fourth 100-plus yard receiving game in his last five outings
  • Averaged 16.0 yards per catch with touchdowns from 10 and 18 yards out
  • Eight of his nine receptions went for a first down or touchdown, including a long grab of 35
  • Added two punt returns for a combined 50 yards with a long return of 41

 

DEFENSE

Jordan Battle

  • Recorded his first career pick-six, taking the interception 45 yards for a touchdown
  • Added five tackles and a pass breakup to his day
  • Played a key role in limiting UK to only 120 yards passing

 

Christian Harris

  • Led the Crimson Tide defense with a career-high 11 tackles, including one sack (-7 yards)
  • Helped limit Kentucky to 179 yards of total offense, including just 27 total yards in the second half
  • Led a front seven that allowed 59 yards rushing while pressuring the UK passers into a quarterback rating of 72.32

 

SPECIAL TEAMS

Ale Kaho

  • Made a huge stop on the opening kickoff to set the tone for the day