BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Arkansas senior Deatrich Wise Jr. has been named Southeastern Conference (SEC) Defensive Lineman of the Week for his performance in the Razorbacks’ 21-20 season-opening victory against Louisiana Tech, the league office announced Tuesday.
Wise helped halt what would be Louisiana Tech’s final drive of the game during the fourth quarter Saturday, combining for a 10-yard sack with fellow defensive lineman Jeremiah Ledbetter to force a punt that allowed Arkansas to run out the clock for the win. He also tied for the team lead and equaled a career-high with seven tackles, good for a tie for second among SEC defensive linemen during the first week.
The Carrollton, Texas, native has recorded at least a half-sack in each of the last five regular-season contests dating back to last season, totaling 7.5 sacks during that stretch.
Wise tallied 31 tackles – including 10.5 for loss – and eight sacks in 13 games played last season. All eight of his sacks came during SEC play, which led the league in that category.
Wise helped halt what would be Louisiana Tech’s final drive of the game during the fourth quarter Saturday, combining for a 10-yard sack with fellow defensive lineman Jeremiah Ledbetter to force a punt that allowed Arkansas to run out the clock for the win. He also tied for the team lead and equaled a career-high with seven tackles, good for a tie for second among SEC defensive linemen during the first week.
The Carrollton, Texas, native has recorded at least a half-sack in each of the last five regular-season contests dating back to last season, totaling 7.5 sacks during that stretch.
Wise tallied 31 tackles – including 10.5 for loss – and eight sacks in 13 games played last season. All eight of his sacks came during SEC play, which led the league in that category.
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