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Kentucky linebacker Jacquez Jones earns SEC, National honors after performance against Florida

Kentucky linebacker Jacquez Jones earned a couple of honors after his outstanding performance against Florida Saturday night.

Jones had 9 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, a quarterback hurry and the game-saving pass breakup on Florida’s final play.

Earlier today, Jones was named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week:

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Senior linebacker Jacquez Jones has been named Southeastern Conference co-Defensive Player of the Week, it was announced by the league on Monday.

Jones, a 6-foot-0, 235-pound inside linebacker from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was crucial in Kentucky’s 20-13 upset of No. 10/9 Florida on Saturday.