Following their bye week, the Texas Longhorns returned to action on Saturday with an impressive win over Oklahoma. As the Longhorns extended their undefeated run, two players, Kelvin Banks Jr. and Anthony Hill Jr., played key roles. On Monday, they were rewarded for their performance.
In the weekly SEC honors, Hill and Banks took some hardware. Banks was named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for the second time this season, while Hill earned Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors.
As the Longhorns’ defense held Oklahoma to three points, Hill was a human highlight reel. He finished the afternoon with a team-high 11 tackles and two sacks. The talented linebacker was also the only Texas player with more than five tackles and recorded a sack for the fourth straight game. Hill has always been a player the Longhorns can rely on, and he took his game to another level in the Red River Rivalry game.
While Banks may not have shown up on the stat sheet, he was equally impressive. The Texas native was the highest-graded player on an offensive line that paved the way for 406 total yards. He also did not allow a sack or quarterback pressure, allowing Quinn Ewers to be comfortable in the pocket after missing two and a half games.
Although the 2024 campaign is far from over, Hill and Banks have seen their stock skyrocket with their play. Monday was another example of how good they have been and where they rank in the SEC. Their next test will come against the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday who are ranked as the fifth best team in the country.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Two Longhorns earn SEC Player of the Week honors
