UWA linebacker Deon Lacey (JR, 6-1, 209, Brighton, AL).
Lacey posts his second consecutive laurel after spearheading West Alabama’s defense in the victory over Harding. The junior led all defenders with 14 total tackles led by a game-high tying six solo stops. The Brighton, AL native recorded 1.5 tackles for a loss of eight yards, including a sack for a six-yard loss. He also played a part in two of HU’s six turnovers, forcing two fumbles and recovering one of the miscues 29 yards.