For the sixth time in his career and fifth time this season, Houston Football cornerback Marcus Jones has been recognized with a weekly American Athletic Conference honor.
Jones, a senior from Enterprise, Alabama, has been named The American’s Defensive Player of the Week following his standout performance in Houston’s 31-13 win against Memphis over the weekend, the league office announced Monday.
Jones became the first FBS player this season and the second player in American Athletic Conference history to record two-plus interceptions and three-plus pass breakups in a game. The Paul Hornung Award Finalist contributed six tackles, recorded two picks and three passes defended as Houston registered its 10th consecutive victory.