Florida true freshman running back [autotag]Jadan Baugh[/autotag] was named the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Week following a five-touchdown performance against Kentucky on Saturday.
Baugh tied a school record with his five scores and added 106 rushing yards in his first SEC start.
“Youth is being served in Gainesville, where the Gators are feeling a sense of optimism entering their bye week,” the Maxwell Football Club press release reads. “Florida hammered visiting Kentucky Saturday, 48-20, using an all-true freshman backfield of Baugh and QB [autotag]DJ Lagway[/autotag]. Starting for the first time this season in place of injured Montrell Johnson, the 6-1, 227-pound Baugh ran 22 times for 106 yards and five touchdowns. The five scores tied the single-game school record at Florida.”
The Maxwell Football Club supports former Alabama star Shaun Alexander in naming the top college freshman each year. Baugh is the first running back to win the weekly award.
2024 Weekly Freshmen of the Week
- 10/22/24 – Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida
- 10/15/24 – Ryan Browne, QB, Purdue
- 10/8/24 – Koi Perich, DB, Minnesota
- 10/1/24 – Ryan Williams, WR, Alabama
- 9/24/24 – Josiah Trotter, LB, West Virginia
- 9/17/24 – Eli Holsten, QB, Pittsburgh
- 9/10/24 – Nick Marsh, WR, Michigan State
- 9/4/24 – Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina
“The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award is an honor given each year to the most outstanding freshman player in college football. Named after Shaun Alexander since 2018, this award recognizes the exceptional performance and impact made by these players on their respective teams throughout the season.
“The Alexander Award is dedicated to championing future legends and evaluates players based on Talent, Character, Ambassador and Legend”
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