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WKU TE Yelder earns John Mackey, PFF College accolades

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For the second time this season, Western Kentucky senior tight end Deon Yelder has been named John Mackey Tight End of the Week honorable mention.

Yelder had six receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown Saturday in a loss to Florida Atlantic, while also adding a 1-yard touchdown rush from a jumbo goal-line package.

Oklahoma's Mark Andrews was named John Mackey Tight End of the Week with six catches for 79 yards, including a 7-yard touchdown. Penn State's Mike Gesicki joined Yelder as the other honorable mention candidate with six receptions for 57 yards.

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