Jahlin Russell Wins Defensive Player of the Year; 7 Averett Athletes on All-ODAC Teams
Key points:
- Jahlin Russell named Defensive Player of the Year for Averett University
- Seven Averett University student-athletes named to the 2023 All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference Teams
- Impressive performances and achievements highlighted by record-breaking stats and top defensive honors
Averett University football’s Jahlin Russell was named the Lou Wacker Defensive Player of the Year with seven Cougars earning All-ODAC honors. Russell’s standout performance led to him becoming the first Averett player to earn a major conference award from the ODAC since 2022. His record-breaking year saw him set the program’s single-season record with 12 sacks, earning ODAC Defensive Player of the Week honors twice. Other notable honorees include Lamar Horner, Shawn Watlington, Carey Dickinson, Matthew Isom, Vincent Nguyen, and Tony Totten Jr. All contributed to Averett’s successful season in the ODAC.
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