Charles Fischer Administrator No. 1 Share Posted October 1, 2021 EUGENE, Ore. — Bennett Williams received more praise for his two-interception performance in Oregon’s 41-19 win over Arizona on Thursday as the junior safety was named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Player of the Week. This is the third national honor of the week for Williams, who was the Walter Camp National FBS Defensive Player of the Week while also landing on Pro Football Focus’ National Team of the Week. Williams was also the second straight Duck to be named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week, joining fellow safety Verone McKinley III. The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award is presented annually to college football’s premiere defensive back. S Bennett Williams – Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Player of the Week » Walter Camp National FBS Defensive Player of the Week » Pro Football Focus National Team of the Week » Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week » One of just seven Oregon players since 2000 to have multiple INTs in a game while returning one of them for a touchdown. » 68-yard pick-six is the longest by an Oregon player since 2017 (Tyree Robinson – 100 yards). » Intercepted a pass in consecutive games for the first time in his career – now has six career INTs. » Now has three interceptions in the last two games, helping Oregon lead the nation with 13 total takeaways through four games. » Tied for third in the nation with three interceptions on the season. » Oregon is tied for the national lead in interceptions with nine on the season, three coming from Williams and four from McKinley III. » Matched his season-high with eight total tackles, including six solo. Press Release from Oregon Athletic Communications Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
