Deondre Johnson, Jacksonville State’s towering wide receiver, overcame a slow start this season to deliver two decisive touchdown catches against Middle Tennessee. His performance caught the eye of head coach Charles Kelly, who publicly praised the 6-foot-8 pass-catcher in front of teammates.

Caden Curry, a senior defensive end in the Big Ten, turned heads with his standout performance in Week 5, earning multiple awards along the way. His rise as a premier pass rusher underscores his growing reputation as one of the conference’s most formidable defenders.

Ben Barnett went from limited playing time last season to a pivotal role in Silver Creek’s latest victory over Broomfield. In just the third game of his senior campaign, he propelled his team to a decisive shutout, quickly emerging as a hero among his peers.

A former 23rd overall pick, long regarded as a “failed” first-round choice, surprised fans by posting a monstrous first-half performance in the Indianapolis Colts’ last warm-up game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Observers are now reassessing his potential after this eye-catching display.