| Defensive |
| Tackles |
Sacks |
Tackles for Loss |
Fumbles Forced |
| 5.5 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
Notes: Cledanord became just the seventh player in league history to record 4.0 sacks in a game in the Statesmen's win over Chowan. Delta State had 10 sacks as a team. He is the first DSU defender to win this award since November 9, 2015.