Jaydon Hill named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators redshirt sophomore Jaydon Hill was named the SEC player of the week for his performance against Missouri. In his second game back from ACL surgery, Hill came up with his first career interceptions against Missouri, including a pick-six in the opening quarter.

On third-and-6 from the Tigers’ 44, he stepped in front of Brady Cook’s pass and took it to the house for a 49-yard touchdown return to put the Gators up 10-0.

“It’s something that I’ll never forget about ever, for life,” he said. “It’s just a blessing. Words can’t even describe the feeling, honestly. Just grateful for being here, you know? Being able to play.”

The redshirt sophomore defensive back is the third Gator to earn conference player of the week honors this season (Richardson, Cox Jr. – Sept. 5).

Hill was set to be a starter in 2021 before he tore his ACL. The cornerback was able to come back in the spring, where he impressed.

“I always felt like watching him in spring ball that he was one of the best players we have,” Napier said on Saturday after the Missouri game. “That showed up today. His character … the guy stayed the course. He was a difference-maker today.”

Hill had three tackles to go along with his two intercptions and touchdown.

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Full List of SEC Players of the Week

OFFENSE

Will Rogers, QB, Mississippi State
Jonathan Mingo, WR, Ole Miss

DEFENSE

Jaydon Hill, CB, Florida

SPECIAL TEAMS
Chase McGrath, PK, Tennessee
 
FRESHMAN
Branson Robinson, RB, Georgia
 
OFFENSIVE LINE
Jovaughn Gwyn, OL, South Carolina
 
DEFENSIVE LINE
Byron Young, DE, Tennessee

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