North Alabama running back Lamonte Thompson (SO, 5-8, 180, Florence, AL).
Thompson earns his first career award after leading UNA’s rushing attack in a 42-7 home win over in-state, in-region rival Miles in Thursday night’s GSC-TV matchup. The sophomore ran for a career-high 189 yards on 14 carries for a 12.5 average and his longest run came on a 69-yard touchdown scamper in the second quarter. The Florence, AL native reeled-off a 38-yard TD with 11 seconds left in the first frame and he also added one catch for 20 yards.