Tyler Booker earns third SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week honor
Alabama’s Tyler Booker was selected as the Southeastern Conference Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week, the league office announced Monday morning.
Booker’s accolade following the Iron Bowl marks his third SEC weekly honor of the season and fourth of his career. The junior guard was also tabbed as SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week this season following the Missouri and LSU contests. Monday’s recognition also marked the Tide’s 11th weekly honor from the league this season.
Offensive Lineman of the Week
Tyler Booker
Led an Alabama offensive line that was dominant in the Iron Bowl
Helped the Crimson Tide accumulate 457 total yards and 28 points in the rivalry game
Opened holes for 201 rushing yards against an AU defense that was allowing just 110.2 yards per game entering the final weekend of the regular season
The Tide recorded four rushing touchdowns in the game against the Tigers who were allowing 1.3 rushing scores per game entering the Iron Bowl
Kept Jalen Milroe upright as Alabama’s line allowed just one sack and helped the redshirt junior throw for 256 yards
Earned a team-high 92 percent grade from the Tide coaching staff
Produced a team-leading nine knockdown blocks from his left guard post
Did not allow a sack or pressure on the afternoon
