North Alabama linebacker Gabe Poe (SR, 5-10, 210, Pheba, MS)
Poe is the second consecutive UNA Defensive honoree. The senior linebacker racked up the most tackles by a GSC player this season, posting 21 total stops in the Lions’ 37-34 home loss to DSU. Poe led all players with nine solo stops and 12 assisted tackles, while also adding 1.5 tackles for a loss of two yards and one fumble recovery.