Will Reichard, Justin Eboigbe named SEC football players of the week

You know it’s a good day for a team when two players can set career highs and two others can earn recognition as conference players of the week.

On Monday, the SEC named Alabama football’s Will Reichard and Justin Eboigbe among its Week 6 honorees. Reichard earned the special teams award while Eboigbe was deemed the best defensive lineman. Both were part of a standout team effort in the Crimson Tide’s 26-20 win over Texas A&M.

Reichard pulled double duty after Alabama punter James Burnip was injured in the first half. Reichard averaged 41.2 yards across four punts and made a 30-yard field goal while converting three extra points.

Eboigbe was part of Alabama’s wrecking ball defense that disrupted the Aggies’ rushing attack and pressured quarterback Max Johnson. Eboigbe added five tackles and 1.5 sacks, including the fourth-quarter safety that helped the Tide pull away. UA totaled five sacks for -31 yards, seven quarterback hurries and an interception.

It was the fifth and sixth instance the SEC has awarded an Alabama player with a weekly award.

UA quarterback Jalen Milroe threw for a career-high 321 yards. Wide receiver Jermaine Burton set a personal best with nine catches and tied a career-high 197 yards and two touchdowns in the victory.

Jermaine Burton’s career day against Texas A&M highlights Alabama’s potential

Nick Alvarez is a reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @nick_a_alvarez or email him at [email protected].