AL.com’s SEC football players of the week for Week 8
Here are AL.com’s SEC football players of the week for Week 8 of the 2024 season:
Offense
Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida — Baugh made the most of his first career start filling in for the injured Montrell Johnson, rushing for 101 yards and tying a school record with five touchdowns in a 48-20 win over Kentucky. The freshman from Atlanta scored on runs of 7, 10, 1, 1 and 1 yards as the Gators won for the third time in four games.
Defense
Nick Emmanwori, CB, South Carolina — Emmanwori spearheaded an incredible defensive effort by the Gamecocks, who forced turnovers on Oklahoma’s first three offensive possessions on the way to a 35-9 victory. The junior from Irmo, S.C., totaled 11 tackles, one tackle for loss and two interceptions, one of which he returned 65 yards for a touchdown.
Special teams
Damion Ramos, K, LSU — Ramos was perfect on six kicks in a 34-10 victory over Arkansas. The junior from Baltimore made field goals of 33, 48, 33 and 47 yards and both of his extra point attempts as the Tiges won their sixth straight game.
Others of note …
Offense: Caden Durham, RB, LSU; Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia; Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt; Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
Defense: Jahdae Barron, CB, Texas; Daylen Everette, CB, Georgia; Shemar Turner, DL, Texas A&M; Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia
Special teams: Barion Brown, KR, Kentucky; Kai Kroeger, P, South Carolina; Brett Thorson, P, Georgia; Peyton Woodring, K, Georgia
Previous winners
Offense: Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt
Defense: Kyle Kennard, DE, South Carolina
Special teams: Peyton Woodring, K, Georgia
Offense: Henry Parrish, RB, Ole Miss
Defense: Tim Keenan, DL, Alabama
Special teams: Kai Kroeger, P, South Carolina
Week 3 Offense: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
Defense: Bradyn Swinson, DE, LSU
Special teams: Blake Craig, K, Missouri
Offense: Graham Mertz, QB, Florida
Defense: TJ Metcalf, DB, Arkansas
Special teams: Kai Kroeger, P, South Carolina
Offense: Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama
Defense: Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
Special teams: Luke Elzinga, P, Oklahoma
Offense: Diego Pavia, QB, Vanderbilt
Defense: Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss
Special teams: Devin Bale, P, Arkansas
Week 7 Offense: Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
Defense: Whit Weeks, LB, LSU
Special teams: Caden Davis, K, Ole Miss