Sophomore safety Eric Reid was named the Bronco Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday for his performance in Saturday’s 9-6 LSU win at Alabama.
Reid, who was named the Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter, snagging the ball away from junior tight end Michael Williams at LSU’s 1-yard line on a trick pass from Crimson Tide senior wide receiver Marquis Maze.
The sophomore safety also added six tackles, one for a loss, and forced a fumble.
The six points scored Saturday by Alabama were the lowest total for the Crimson Tide under coach Nick Saban.
Reid is second on the Tigers in total tackles with 49, behind fellow safety, sophomore Brandon Taylor, who has 53 total tackles. Reid, who has started all nine games, leads the Tigers with 34 solo tackles.
 
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