Dean earns his first-ever accolade after a career-high tackling performance in VSU’s 27-23 home loss to Delta State. The senior racked up 19 total tackles, led by 10 solo stops and also forced on fumble and tacked on one quarterback hurry. The Tifton, GA native’s total tackles mark tied him for sixth in school history, while is solo effort was tied for eighth most. Dean is VSU’s first defensive winner since 2006.