Devan Thompkins Named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama defensive lineman Devan Thompkins had arguably his best career performance against the LSU Tigers in the Tide's 31-13 win this past Saturday. Thompkins' performance earned him SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week.

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Thompkins, a 6-foot-5, 300-pound defensive lineman from Tracy, California, transferred to Alabama from USC ahead of the 2026 season. This season, Thompkins has started every game for the Crimson Tide, tallying 33 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, and one forced fumble. In the Tide's 31-13 win over the LSU Tigers, he totaled two tackles, two tackles for loss, and two sacks on LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt.

His performance is the second consecutive game an Alabama defender has earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week, with fifth-year player Fatutoa Henry earning the honor in Alabama's 31-20 win over Texas A&M with four tackles, two sacks, and two tackles for loss. Thompkins credited fellow transfer defensive lineman Terrance Green with opening things up for him to play on the edge. Green missed Alabama's loss to Tennessee and win over Texas A&M after suffering a lower-body injury against Georgia.

No. 5 Alabama will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, this Saturday, November 14, to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. CT on the SEC Network.

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Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.