DALLAS – Texas junior linebacker Jaylan Ford was named the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week, the Football Writers Association of America announced on Tuesday.
Ford had a game-high 10 tackles (six solo), one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in the Longhorns victory at No. 13 Kansas State on Saturday. His second quarter interception was returned 18 yards to the K-State 27-yard line, setting up a touchdown helped UT take a 31-10 lead into the half. His fumble recovery occurred with 24 seconds remaining in the game, recovering a loose ball knocked out by Keondre Coburn to clinch the victory for Texas.