OKLAHOMA CITY | Jackson State redshirt sophomore defensive back Kam Sallis was named this week's Aeneas Williams Award HBCU Defensive Back of the Week after his performance against Southern on the road Saturday night.

Sallis finished the game with five tackles including three solo stops and a game-altering interception in the first half near the end of the first half that led to a 97-yard scoring drive by the Tigers to close out the half, and led to a 38-13 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) victory.

About the Aeneas Williams Award
The Aeneas Williams Award is presented by the Chickasaw Nation and awarded to the best defensive back in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Division I college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character. This award was established in 2022 and serves as the first of its kind in HBCU history in honor of its namesake, Southern University walk-on and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Aeneas Williams. The contribution of HBCUs to the landscape of college football and the NFL has forever left an impact on the game. HBCUs hold an incredibly rich athletic tradition, tied to the game of football, that continues to exemplify the culture of these schools for over the past century. Aeneas Williams Award Players of the Week are proudly selected in partnership with DraftHBCUPlayers. 

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