West Alabama linebacker Deon Lacey (JR, 6-1, 209, Brighton, AL).
Lacey records his first-ever laurel after spearheading UWA’s defense in a 17-12 victory at Arkansas Tech. The junior accounted for five total tackles including two solo stops and one tackle for a loss of four yards. He made his biggest impact in pass coverage, nabbing two interceptions for 26 yards. Both of the Brighton, AL native’s interceptions came inside the Tigers’ 15-yard line. His first came at 3:08 in the second quarter, while he grabbed his second INT on the 10-yard line at 9:12 in the third frame.