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SEC Football: Game Balls, Top Performers from Week Five

By Justin Melton

Oct 1, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Eugene Brazley (23) runs the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Memphis Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 48-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Eugene Brazley (23) runs the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Memphis Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 48-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Daeshon Hall (10) reacts to a tackle against the UCLA Bruins during a game at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Daeshon Hall (10) reacts to a tackle against the UCLA Bruins during a game at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

Defense: Daeshon Hall, DE, Texas A&M

Myles Garrett gets all the press clippings, as well he should, but the man on the opposite end of the Texas A&M defensive line is a terror in his own right. Daeshon Hall had a big game against South Carolina. He had six tackles, including two sacks. Also, he had two additional quarterback hurries.

Hall is a 6’6″ 270 pound defensive end. He isn’t the athletic freak that Garrett is, but his production speaks for itself. He is projected to be a 4th round selection in the 2017 NFL draft. Somebody is going to get quite the bargain.

Honorable Mentions:

Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Kendell Beckwith (52) during the Lambeau Field College Classic against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin won 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Kendell Beckwith (52) during the Lambeau Field College Classic against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin won 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee

Somebody who won’t be a draft bargain is Derek Barnett. Barnett is projected as a 1st round pick, which he well deserves. Barnett also had a great game this week. He had five total tackles, two sacks, and 2.5 tackles for loss.

And, most importantly, Barnett had a timely forced fumble. He sacked Jacob Eason in the end zone and ripped the ball out. The ball was recovered by Tennessee for a critical touchdown. Barnett is a monster.

Kendell Beckwith, LB, LSU

Kendell Beckwith is arguably the best linebacker in the conference this season. Against Missouri, he had nine tackles. He is a well-rounded linebacker who flies all over the field. He is projected to be a 3rd or 4th round selection in the upcoming draft.

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