Arkansas State TE/DE TW Ayers nominated for Burlsworth Trophy
Updated: Dec. 8, 2020 at 2:19 PM CST
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The mean mullet earned some national attention on Tuesday.
Arkansas State sophomore TE/DE TW Ayers is nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy. This award goes to the most outstanding player in college football that started their career as a walk-on. Ayers has shined in all 3 phases for the Red Wolves in 2020.
He has 2 receptions and a touchdown on offense. Ayers has 35 tackles, 6.5 TFL, and 4 sacks on defense. The Missouri native also has several tackles on kickoff coverage.
Arkansas State hosts Incarnate Word Saturday in the season finale. Kickoff is at 2:00pm at Centennial Bank Stadium, the game will be streamed on ESPN3.
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