West Alabama strong safety Fred Barnes
Barnes is the first UWA defender to take home honors this season. The senior strong safety made an impact on the ground and in the air for the Tigers in their last second, 33-32 home setback to Florida Tech. Barnes racked up nine total tackles led by seven solo stops and an assisted tackle for a loss. The College Park, Ga. native also made an impact in pass coverage, picking off two passes for 67 yards along with three passes defended and one pass break up.