MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Freshman defensive back TJ Carter has been named the American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week as announced by the conference office Monday morning.
This is the second-straight week the Tigers have earned Defensive Player of the Week after Austin Hall won it last week. Memphis has now received five AAC Player of the Week honors with Tony Pollard claiming the Special Teams Player of the Week in week one and Riley Ferguson, twice, earning the Offensive Player of the Week award.
Carter played a crucial role in the 42-38 comeback victory on the road at Houston Thursday evening.