Alabama defensive lineman Devan Thompkins was recognized as the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week following the Crimson Tide’s 31‑13 victory over the LSU Tigers on Saturday. The honor highlights Thompkins’ impact in what many consider his best game to date.
Game‑by‑game impact
Thompkins, a 6‑foot‑5, 300‑pound transfer from USC, has started every game this season for the Crimson Tide. To date he has recorded 33 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, five sacks and one forced fumble. In the LSU matchup he added two tackles, two tackles for loss and two sacks, both coming against LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt.
Continuing a defensive tradition
This award is the second consecutive week an Alabama defender has earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors. The previous week, senior Fatutoa Henry received the accolade after posting four tackles, two sacks and two tackles for loss in Alabama’s 31‑20 win over Texas A&M.
Team context and upcoming schedule
Thompkins credited fellow transfer defensive lineman Terrance Green for creating opportunities on the edge. Green missed Alabama’s loss to Tennessee and the win over Texas A&M due to a lower‑body injury sustained against Georgia.
Looking ahead, No. 5 Alabama will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, November 14, to face the Vanderbilt Commodores. Kickoff is set for 11:45 a.m. Central Time and will be broadcast on the SEC Network.
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Original reporting: The Tuscaloosa Thread — read the source article.
