CM Gridiron’s Defensive Player of the Week | Week 9 | Quint Atkins | Jacksonville Golden Eagles

Jacksonville Golden Eagles’ standout, Quint Atkins, claimed the honor of CM Gridiron Defensive Player of the Week for week 9 in the Alabama high school football season. High school sports fans across the state cast their votes in the fan-driven interactive poll, and Atkins emerged victorious with an impressive 11,742 votes, accounting for 49.47% of the total votes cast.

In an outstanding display of skill and determination, Atkins shined in week 9 against St. Clair County Saints, contributing significantly to the Golden Eagles’ commanding 45-21 victory over their Class 5A, Region 6 rivals. His performance included seven tackles, two tackles for loss, three crucial sacks, and two pass breakups, showcasing his versatility and impact on the field.

The Jacksonville Golden Eagles, bolstered by Atkins’ stellar play, are gearing up to close out their regular season with a trip to Anniston before embarking on the road for the first round of the AHSAA Class 5A playoffs. With Atkins leading the charge on defense, the Golden Eagles have high hopes for success in the postseason.

WEEK 9 NOMINEES:

Quint Atkins | Jacksonville Golden Eagles- 7 Tackles; 2 TFL; 3 Sacks; 2 pbu

Cole Cooper | Plainview Bears- 14 Tackles; 1 INT; 1 Forced Fumble; 1 Fumble Recovery

Tyler Karl | Bob Jones Patriots- 7 Tackles; 1 TFL; 1 Sack; 2 QB Pressures

Kameron May | Pelham Panthers- 5 Tackles; 2 TFL

Jayden McNabb | Goshen Eagles- 4 Tackles; 1 TFL; 1 pbu

Walker Roper | Pleasant Valley Raiders- 8 Tackles; 4 TFL; 1 Sack, 1 Fumble Recovery; 1 QB Pressure

Jacksen Sentell | Gaylesville Trojans- 12 Tackles; 107 yard Pick 6

Robert Taylor | Parker Thundering Herd- 6 Tackles

Terrence Thomas | Charles Henderson Trojans- 4 Tackles; 2 pbu; 1 INT

Turner Tillman | St. Luke’s Wildcats- 8.5 Tackles; 2 TFL

INTERACTIVE POLL RESULTS:

This poll has ended (since 1 year).

Quint Atkins | Jacksonville

49.47% | 11,742

Cole Cooper | Plainview

33.57% | 7,968

Jacksen Sentell | Gaylesville

10.96% | 2,602

Terrence Thomas | Charles Henderson

2.49% | 591

Walker Roper | Pleasant Valley

1.51% | 359

Jayden McNabb | Goshen

1.26% | 298

Robert Taylor | Parker

0.60% | 142

Turner Tillman | St. Luke's

0.08% | 18

Tyler Karl | Bob Jones

0.05% | 12

Kameron May | Pelham

0.02% | 5