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Michigan State’s Jacoby Windmon named Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week

Through one week of the 2022 season, it looks like Mel Tucker has struck gold in the transfer portal yet again.

UNLV transfer linebacker/edge rusher Jacoby Windmon’s performance in the season opener against Western Michigan earned national recognition, with Windmon being named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week.

The senior showed out in his debut for Michigan State, finishing the day with seven total tackles and four sacks, as well as a forced fumble in the Spartans’ 35-13 victory over the Broncos.

When asked about his performance after the game, Windmon emphasized that he simply gives his all on the field, letting the stats take care of themselves.