The Gulf South Conference announced its Football Players of the Week for Week 4 (Sept. 19-25) of the 2022 season.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Patrick Shegog, Gr., QB, Delta State
Shegog directed Delta State to a double overtime win over No. 6 West Florida on Saturday. The veteran quarterback threw for 294 yards with three touchdowns, while completing 19-of-36 attempts. He was also led the Statesmen on the ground rushing for 84 yards with a touchdown on 14 carries. This is Shegog's first offensive weekly honor since Oct. 18, 2018, which was the last time a Statesmen won the award.
Other nominees: Shomari Mason (UWF); Zion Custis (UWG); Seth McGill (VSU); Jaiden Dollard (SU); Doug Washington (NGU)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Tamos Stevenson, Sr., DL, Delta State
Stevenson led the Statesmen defense with a game-high 14 tackles in a double overtime win at No. 6 West Florida. The senior linebacker’s performance was highlighted by 10 solo stops, while assisting on four others. He also registered one tackle for loss that pushed UWF back 12 yards and forced a vital fumble in the second overtime to secure the upset win.
Other nominees: Robert Carter (UWG); Bruce Guyton (SU); Donald De’Iveon (NGU); Michael Anderson (UWA)
SPECIAL TEAM PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Tyler Kennedy, Sr., KR, Delta State
Kennedy helped Delta State to a big weekend win at No. 6 West Florida. The senior totaled 178 yards on four kick returns, averaging 44.5 yards. His performance was highlighted by a 96-yard return for a touchdown in the second quarter to give DSU a 14-7 lead.
Other nominees: Reilly Mason (UWG); Javiontae Martin (VSU); Colin Karhu (NGU); Trey Sullivan (UWA); Steve Dawson (UWF)
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Dylan Ramirez, Fr., QB North Greenville
In his second career start, Ramirez was again stellar for North Greenville helping the Crusaders notch a win against Findlay. The true-freshman signal caller was 19-for-36 though the air, throwing for 248 yards with two touchdowns. Ramirez’s longest throw went for 78 yards which proved to be the game-winner.
Other nominees: Justus Durrant (SU); Reilly Mason (UWG)
2022 WEEKLY WINNERS
Offensive Player of the Week
Week 1 (9/5): Dorian Anderson, Shorter
Week 2 (9/12): Tucker Melton, West Alabama
Week 3 (9/19): Ivory Durham, Valdosta State
Week 4 (9/26): Patrick Shegog, Delta State
Defensive Player of the Week
Week 1 (9/5): Jameon Gaskin, Valdosta State
Week 2 (9/12): Malcolm Mercer, West Georgia
Week 3 (9/19): Michael Anderson, West Alabama
Week 4 (9/26): Tamos Stevenson, Delta State
Special Team Player of the Week
Week 1 (9/5): Estin Thiele, Valdosta State
Week 2 (9/12): Griffin Cerra, West Florida
Week 3 (9/19): Nick Herber, Delta State
Week 4 (9/26): Tyler Kennedy, Delta State
Freshman Player of the Week
Week 1 (9/5): Akil Lampley, Valdosta State
Week 2 (9/12): Reilly Mason, West Georgia
Week 3 (9/19): Dylan Ramirez, North Greenville
Week 4 (9/26): Dylan Ramirez, North Greenville