TUSCALOOSA, AL — Alabama defensive lineman Devan Thompkins has been named the Southeastern Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week following a standout performance in the Crimson Tide's 31-13 road victory over LSU.
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The SEC announced the honor Monday, marking the second time Thompkins has received the recognition during his career and the eighth weekly conference award earned by an Alabama player this season.
The fifth-year lineman recorded two tackles against the Tigers, both of which were sacks, resulting in a combined loss of 16 yards.
Thompkins' first sack came late in the first half, dropping LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt for a nine-yard loss and forcing the Tigers into a passing situation.
Alabama then intercepted a pass on the following play.
His second sack proved equally important, helping force a turnover on downs late in the fourth quarter.
The play gave Alabama possession at the LSU 18-yard line and set up the Crimson Tide's game-sealing touchdown.
The performance marked Thompkins' second multi-sack game of the season and helped Alabama secure a decisive SEC road victory.
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