Justin Manning notched his fifth-straight game with at least 10 tackles this season as he finished with 10 total tackles last week against Cincinnati Christian University. The sophomore from Suffer, Florida forced his second fumble of the season, and 1 of 3 turnovers the Tigers had on the day. Manning anchored the defense that allowed the Eagles to cross midfield just 5 times on 14 drives. His 13.0 tackles per game is 2nd best in the NAIA and leads the Mid-South Conference.
NOMINEES
Rod Lewis, Concordia University Ann Arbor
Justin Manning, Campbellsville University
Denarrius Noel, Belhaven University
DaMarcus Wimbush, Bluefield College