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11/25/25 - DE Garfield Lawrence, rSr/2026, Texas Southern + More +

WEEK 13 SWAC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Texas Southern's Garfield Lawrence had five tackles and 2.5 sacks with a forced fumble in the Tigers' win over Alabama A&M. - SWAC Football

DE Garfield Lawrence, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (192)

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Texas Southern Player News & Notes

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11/25/25 - QB TeSean Smoot, rJr/2027, Alabama State + More +

WEEK 12 SWAC NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK: Alabama State's Te'Sean Smoot improved to 2-0 as the starter for Alabama State. He contributed 220 total yards in ASU's 41-3 win over Mississippi Valley State. Smoot completed 14-of-22 passes for 190 yards with a touchdown and rushed three times for 30 yards. - SWAC Football

QB TeSean Smoot, rJr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 0* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (93)

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Alabama State Player News & Notes

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11/25/25 - P Kye Collins, Jr/2027, Jackson State + More +

WEEK 12 SWAC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jackson State's Kye Collins punted the ball four times, with three of those landing inside the 20-yard line. He averaged 37.5 per punt with a long of 41 on the day to earn SWAC Specialist of the Week. - SWAC Football

P Kye Collins, Jr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Jackson State Player News & Notes

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11/25/25 - OLB Charles George Jr., Sr/2026, Texas Southern + More +

WEEK 12 SWAC CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Texas Southern's Charles George tallied eight tackles with a forced fumble, tackle for loss, pass breakup and key fumble recovery in the fourth quarter to help Texas Southern defeat Southern 35-30. - SWAC Football

OLB Charles George Jr., Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Texas Southern Player News & Notes

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11/25/25 - CB B.J. Washington, Sr/2026, Jackson State + More +

WEEK 12 SWAC CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jackson State's B.J. Washington finished the game with three tackles and a pass break-up while he helped seal the game with less than 30 seconds to play when he picked off a Wildcats' pass and ran it back 82 yards for a touchdown. - SWAC Football

CB B.J. Washington, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Jackson State Player News & Notes

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11/25/25 - QB RJ Johnson III, rSo/2028, Florida AM + More +

WEEK 12 SWAC CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Florida A&M's RJ Johnson III led Florida A&M's passing attack with 299 yards through the air, tossing three touchdowns without throwing an interception. The signal caller also added one touchdown on the ground. - SWAC Football

QB RJ Johnson III, rSo/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (116)

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Florida AM Player News & Notes

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11/25/25 - QB KJ Cooper, rJr/2027, Texas Southern + More +

WEEK 12 SWAC CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Texas Southern's KJ Cooper was 17-of-20 with 210 yards passing and three touchdowns during Texas Southern's 35-30 road win over Southern. - SWAC Football

QB KJ Cooper, rJr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Texas Southern Player News & Notes

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11/25/25 - QB Hayden Benoit, Fr/2029, Grambling State + More +

WEEK 11 SWAC NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK: Grambling State's Hayden Benoit, a true freshman was named the SWAC Newcomer of the Week after throwing for 220 yards and four touchdowns on 12-of-20 passing in his first collegiate start. His efforts helped GSU defeat Bethune-Cookman 31-23. - SWAC Football

QB Hayden Benoit, Fr/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Grambling State Player News & Notes

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11/25/25 - WR Nehemiah Hixon, Fr/2029, Alabama State + More +

WEEK 11 SWAC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Alabama State's Nehemiah Hixon's 99-yard kickoff return swung momentum back to the Hornets as ASU grabbed a 14-10 lead in the first quarter. He returned three kickoffs for 125 yards during the game as Alabama State defeated Texas Southern at home 42-24. - SWAC Football

WR Nehemiah Hixon, Fr/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Alabama State Player News & Notes

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11/25/25 - OLB Marcellius Johnson, rJr/2027, Grambling State + More +

WEEK 11 SWAC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Grambling State's Marcellius Johnson claimed SWAC Defensive Player of the Week honors after racking up nine tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery during GSU's victory over B-CU. - SWAC Football

OLB Marcellius Johnson, rJr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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11/25/25 - QB Cameron Peters, Sr/2026, Prairie View AM + More +

WEEK 11 SWAC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Prairie View A&M's Cameron Peters turned in a career performance to lead the Panthers to a dominant 48-5 road victory over Alabama A&M. He was impressive through the air while completing 17-of-22 passes for 394 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions. Peters averaged an impressive 23.2 yards per completion while connecting on a long strike of 56 yards. - SWAC Football

QB Cameron Peters, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Prairie View AM Player News & Notes

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11/25/25 - QB Jaylon Tolbert, rSr/2026, Alcorn State + More +

WEEK 10 SWAC NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK: Alcorn State's Jaylon Tolbert was efficient under center, completing 20-of-24 passes for 222 yards and a touchdown. He also made an impact on the ground, rushing eight times for 35 yards. - SWAC Football

QB Jaylon Tolbert, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 2* (00)

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Alcorn State Player News & Notes

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11/25/25 - CB Delano Franklin, Jr/2027, Grambling State + More +

WEEK 10 SWAC CO-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Grambling State's Delano Franklin scored the game-winning touchdown in GSU's 13-10 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday. His TD was a 64-yard punt return in the fourth quarter that served as the catalyst for the victory. - SWAC Football

CB Delano Franklin, Jr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* ()
Recruiting Grade: 3* (00)

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Grambling State Player News & Notes

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11/25/25 - SS Antwone Watts, rSr/2026, Bethune-Cookman + More +

WEEK 10 SWAC CO-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Bethune-Cookman's Javon Ross took the opening kickoff to the house for an 85-yard touchdown to give the Wildcats the lead from the jump during B-CU's win over Mississippi Valley State. - SWAC Football

SS Antwone Watts, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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Bethune-Cookman Player News & Notes

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11/25/25 - OLB Denzel Johnson, So/2028, Alabama State + More +

WEEK 10 SWAC CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Alabama State's Denzel Johnson tallied 11 total tackles, seven solo stops, a tackle for loss, and one interception during Alabama State's win over Prairie View A&M. - SWAC Football

OLB Denzel Johnson, So/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Alabama State Player News & Notes

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