AL.com’s SEC football players of the week for Week 2

AL.com’s SEC football players of the week for Week 2

Here are AL.com’s SEC football players of the week for Week 2 of the 2023 season:

Offense

Spencer Rattler, QB, South Carolina — Rattler was nearly perfect in a 47-21 victory over Furman, completing 25 of 27 passes for 345 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions despite playing only three quarters. He also ran for a 1-yard touchdown as the Gamecocks improved to 1-1.

Defense

Jett Johnson, LB, Mississippi State — Johnson totaled 11 tackles, two tackles for loss, a sack and two interceptions in a 31-24 overtime win over Arizona. His second interception came in MSU territory in the fourth quarter and helped the Bulldogs (2-0) force overtime.

Special teams

Caden Davis, PK, Ole Miss — Davis enjoyed a banner day for the Rebels in a 37-20 win at Tulane, connecting on field goals of 37, 27 and 56 yards, making all four extra points and having six of his eight kickoff go for touchbacks. The 56-yard field goal gave Ole Miss (2-0) a 10-point lead in the final two minutes.

Others of note …

Offense: Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU; Montrell Johnson, RB, Florida; Devin Leary, QB, Kentucky; Jo’Quavious Marks, RB, Mississippi State

Defense: Eugene Asante, LB, Auburn; Aaron Beasley, LB, Tennessee; Khari Coleman, DE, Ole Miss; Jaheim Thomas, LB, Arkansas

Special teams: Wilson Berry, P, Kentucky; Kai Kroger, P, South Carolina; Mekhi Mews, KR/PR, Georgia; Will Reichard, PK, Alabama

Previous winners

Week 1

Offense: Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

Defense: Jaylin Simpson, DB, Auburn

Special teams; Barion Brown, KR, Kentucky