SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State defensive back
Jayden Bradley has been named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in the Bobcats' 42-21 road victory over Oregon State on Saturday night.
Bradley recorded six tackles, one interception, a pass breakup and two quarterback hurries to help lead a Texas State defense that limited the Beavers to 347 total yards, including just 80 rushing yards, in the win.
The redshirt-freshman recorded his second interception of the season in as many games, continuing a strong stretch after returning an interception 20 yards for a touchdown against Boise State the previous week. Bradley's interception against Oregon State came as part of a defensive effort that helped the Bobcats secure their first road victory of the season.
Bradley also helped limit Oregon State's passing attack, holding the Beavers' Jesse Legree, who entered the contest as the nation's leader in receiving yards and touchdown receptions, to 99 receiving yards on eight catches without a touchdown.
This is the fourth Pac-12 accolade for the Bobcats this season, and first for the TXST defense, after
Dameon Crowe (week 4) and
Jaylen Jenkins (week 8) picked up special teams nods and
Torrance Burgess Jr. was selected on offense (week 7).
Texas State returns to action Saturday, Nov. 14, when the Bobcats host Fresno State at 3 p.m. at UFCU Stadium. The game will be televised on The CW.