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SEC Football: Game Balls, Top Performers from Week Eleven

By Justin Melton

Nov 12, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Shea Patterson (20) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Shea Patterson (20) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA;Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) works out prior to the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA;Missouri Tigers defensive end Charles Harris (91) works out prior to the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Defense: Charles Harris, DE, Missouri

It seems like every year Missouri has elite defensive linemen come out of nowhere. Where do they find them? I haven’t the slightest idea. But the next in that line of thoroughbreds appears to be defensive end Charles Harris.

Harris simply could not be contained by Vanderbilt this weekend. He ended the game with nine tackles, 2.5 sacks, 3.5 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble. He also had two additional quarterback hurries. In short, he was completely dominant, a true disruptive force.

Honorable Mentions:

Maurice Smith, DB, Georgia

Maurice Smith only made three tackles in the game against Auburn. But that’s not why he is on this list. He is here because he single-handedly saved the day for the Georgia Bulldogs. Smith caught an errant Sean White pass and ran it back all the way to the house for Georgia’s only touchdown of the game.

There was a lot of drama surrounding Smith and his transfer to UGA. However, everything seems to have worked out well for all parties involved. Smith is starting, UGA is benefitting from his solid play, and Alabama has rolled right along without him.

David Reese, LB, Florida

David Reese was everywhere for Florida against South Carolina. The freshman had 11 total tackles on the day. Reese is a solidly built thumper of a linebacker. Look for him to be a force against opposing running backs for years to come.

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