SEC Football: Game Balls, Top Performers for Week Four

Defense: Armani Watts, DB, Texas A&M

Armani Watts was all over the field for A&M against the Razorbacks. He had nine total tackles including 2.5 tackles for a loss. In addition, Watts both forced and recovered a fumble near the Arkansas goal line. Finally, he had one pass defended and one quarterback hurry. It’s like I said, the guy was everywhere.

Watts is a junior who is in his third year as A&M’s starting free safety. Watts has gotten progressively better the more he has played. He could potentially play his way into the first round of the NFL Draft if he continues improving. The only knock on him is his size. Watts is only 5-11. That hasn’t seem to hamper his collegiate performance however.

Honorable Mentions:

Arden Key, DE/OLB, LSU

LSU lost their game against Auburn. But if there is one player who can’t be blamed for it that man is Arden Key. Key played a phenomenal game. He had six tackles in the game, including 1.5 sacks. Key is simply an unstoppable force when it comes to pass rushing.

What’s even more exciting for LSU fans is that Key looked stout against the run game as well. If he can continue to grow and develop into a complete player, then the sky is the limit for Key. He will be the premier pass rusher in the conference next season. Maybe he already should be.

Jordan Jones, LB, Kentucky

Like Watt, Jordan Jones is a tackling machine. Against South Carolina he had eight total tackles, including six solo. He also had a pass defended. As of this week, Jones leads the entire SEC in tackles. Just a sophomore, Jones will only get better as he matures. It looks like Kentucky has found their rock in the middle of the defense.