BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has tabbed Grambling State’s Tre Bradford and Markel Linzer, Prairie View A&M’s Travor Randle along with Florida A&M’s Daniel Porto and RJ Johnson III for SWAC Football Weekly Awards.
Offensive
Bradford was impressive during GSU's 20-16 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. He for 123 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries. Bradford scored on a 12-yard run in the second quarter, then provided the game-winning touchdown from three-yards out with 1:42 remaining.
Defensive
Linzer was a key contributor during GSU's 20-16 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. He tallied two interceptions and also registered a team-high 6.0 tackles with four solo stops and one tackle for loss.
Specialist
Porto delivered a strong performance for Florida A&M in the kicking game, finishing 4-for-5 on field goals against Alcorn State. His accuracy and consistency were key in keeping the Rattlers’ offense on the scoreboard throughout the game as he converted attempts from 36, 28, 51, and 38 yards.
Co-Newcomer
Randle delivered a standout performance in Prairie View A&M’s 24–3 road win over Southern. He tallied 12 total tackles, including five solo and seven assisted stops to help pace the Panther’s defensive unit.
Co-Newcomer
Johnson put together an efficient and poised showing through the air, completing 26-of-38 passes for 323 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions. He was also effective on the ground, adding 33 rushing yards on five carries while adding a rushing touchdown.
About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field and Tennis.
Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
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