Atlanta, GA  |  The SIAC office announced that Sean Johnson (SO, Newnan HS, Newnan, GA) was selected as the defensive player of the week for his performance in the XXVI Chicago Football Classic against Kentucky State.  With the award, Johnson becomes the second consecutive Maroon Tiger, following Caleb Grant last week, to receive the honor from the conference.  This is the first instance that the Morehouse football program has won the award two consecutive weeks with two different student-athletes. 

Johnson led the Maroon Tigers with 12 tackles (5 solo), with 2.5 credited as tackles-for-loss, including one sack.  Johnson's performance help lead the Maroon Tigers to their first victory of the season before a crowd of over 25,000 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.  Johnson currently sits second in the SIAC in tackles (30) and is tied with teammate Caleb Grant with 5.5 tackles-for-loss for the season.

Johnson, and the rest of the Maroon Tigers, return to B.T. Harvey Stadium on Saturday, to face the Benedict Tigers, in SIAC action.  Kickoff is set for 1PM ET.  For up-to-date athletic information on the Maroon Tigers, follow them on social media or online at www.morehouseathletics.com. 

SIAC Football Players of the Week

Offensive Player of the Week
David Wright III, Clark Atlanta
 
Defensive Player of the Week
Sean Johnson, Morehouse
 
Special Teams Player of the Week
Leonardo Cabrera, Clark Atlanta
 
Newcomer of the Week
Malaqhi Jones, Benedict