SEC Football: Game Balls: Top Performers from Week Seven

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Oct 15, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Eddie Jackson (4) returns a 79yd punt for a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

Special Teams: Eddie Jackson, S/PR, Alabama

Eddie Jackson housed another punt this week. It was his second of the season. This one went for 79 yards and broke the hearts of Tennessee fans everywhere. Jackson had four returns on the day and totaled 108 return yards. Jackson is a weapon on both defense and special teams.

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Darrius Sims, KR, Vanderbilt

Speaking of great return men, Vanderbilt has one of their own in the form of Darrius Sims. Sims is something of a jack-of-all-trades. In addition to his return duties, Sims has played both running back and wide receiver.

Against Georgia this week, Sims was electric. He took the opening kickoff 95 yards and set up Vanderbilt’s first touchdown of the game. Sims currently leads the SEC in kick return average with 32.4 yards per return. He needs 44 more yards to break Vanderbilt’s all-time kick return yardage record. He will likely get it this weekend.

Corey Fatony, P, Missouri

Missouri got manhandled by the tenacious Florida defense. That means punter Corey Fatony got a lot of work. Fatony acquitted himself well. He punted 10 times and averaged over 44 yards per attempt, including a long of 59. Fatony is just a sophomore and will only improve. But, undoubtedly, Missouri fans would love to see less of him.

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