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Jesse Wilkins III led the Keiser defense in shutting down one of the Sun Conference's top offenses as the Seahawks downed the Florida Memorial Lions, 38-16 on Saturday. For his performance, Wilkins III has been named this week's Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office Monday afternoon.
Jesse Wilkins III, Second Year, Defensive Back, Clearwater, Fla.
- The award represents Wilkins' first weekly honor of the season and the first of his career.
- Assisted the Keiser defense in shutting down one of the Sun Conference's top offenses, holding the Lions to a season-low in passing (148).
- Limited last week's Sun Conference Offensive Player of the Week (David Buggs) to just 10 completions and no passing touchdowns
- Tallied five total tackles and registered his first interception of the season
- Returned the pick for a 50-yard touchdown (sixth longest interception return for a touchdown in school history)
- It was the 11th time in program history a Seahawk returned an interception for a touchdown
- On the year, Wilkins III is fifth on the team in total tackles with 16 (nine solo)
- Has recorded 1.0 tackles for loss, one interception, and two pass brerakups this season
The Seahawks head to Miami Gardens, Florida, to take on the St. Thomas Bobcats on Saturday, October 17. Game time from AutoNation Field is set for noon.
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