Thibodeaux earns Pac-12 defensive line award
10/07/19 | Football
EUGENE, Ore. – After the first multi-sack game of his career, Oregon freshman defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux has been named the Pac-12 Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week.
Thibodeaux, who also forced a fumble in Oregon's 17-7 win over California, was the third-highest graded defensive end in the nation by Pro Football Focus at 92.4. In addition to the two sacks and forced fumble, the Ducks' freshman finished with a season-high three tackles. Thibodeaux was a key cog in a Ducks' defense that limited Cal to 66 yards rushing and held an opponent to single-digit points for the fourth consecutive game. It marked the first time since 1960 that Oregon has held four consecutive opponents to single-digit points.
Thibodeaux's award is the second in as many games for an Oregon defensive lineman and the fourth overall for a Duck. Senior Gus Cumberlander earned the league's defensive lineman award after the Stanford game, while sophomore Penei Sewell claimed the conference offensive lineman award after the Montana and Stanford games.
Thibodeaux Notables
» Also named to the PFF National Team of the Week (second team) following Cal game
» One of four FBS freshmen with two or more sacks in a game this season
» Has sacks in back-to-back games for first time in career
» Has a tackle for loss in three of Oregon's five games
» Highest-ranked recruit in Oregon history by 247Sports
» Top-ranked player in ESPN300 as a recruit.
