FAYETTEVILLE — Grant Morgan earned a national player of the week award Tuesday — the second Arkansas linebacker to do so following the Razorbacks' 40-21 victory over Texas.
Morgan's recognition by the Chuck Bednarik Award followed his 13-tackle performance in 44 snaps against the Longhorns. Morgan, who left the game with an injured knee in the fourth quarter, also had 2.5 tackles for loss, including a half-sack.
Pro Football Focus has given Morgan an overall grade of 83.1 through two games. He played only six snaps in the season opener against Rice before he was ejected for a targeting penalty.