NEWPORT BEACH, CA. – Damone Clark of LSU has been named the Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week.
The 6-3, 240-pound senior linebacker from Baton Rouge had a game high 15 tackles and recovered a fumble in LSU’s win over Mississippi State, 28-25, on Saturday.
Clark wears No. 18 for the Tigers, a number given to the LSU player who best represents the values of the program on and off the field.
The Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation sponsors the Lott IMPACT Trophy and has donated more than $1.6 million to universities and charities throughout the country.
Other nominees for the Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week in Week Four:
Shaka Heyward, LB, Duke, Jr. Had team best 9 tackles and an interception in win over Kansas, 52-33.
Brandon Joseph, DB, Northwestern, So. Returned an interception 26 yards for a touchdown and added 7 tackles in win over Ohio, 35-6.
Devin Lloyd, Utah, LB, Jr. Had game high 3 tackles for losses, one sack, 8 tackles and an interception in win over Washington State, 24-13.
Bumper Pool, Arkansas, LB, Sr. Led team with 8 tackles (one for a loss) and defended one pass in win over Texas A&M, 20-10.
Josh Thompson, Texas, DB, Sr. Had a 27-yard interception return for a touchdown in 70-35 win over Texas Tech.
Arik Smith, Army, LB. Had 6 tackles, 2 quarterback hurries and a tackle for a loss in win over Miami (O), 23-10.
Lott IMPACT Trophy Players of the Week, 2021
Week One – Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame
Week Two – Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan
Week Three – Alonzo Addae, West Virginia
Week Four – Damone Clark, LSU
Previous Winners of the Lott IMPACT Trophy
2004 – David Pollack, Georgia
2005 – DeMeco Ryans, Alabama
2006 – Dante Hughes, Cal
2007 – Glenn Dorsey, LSU
2008 – James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
2009 – Jerry Hughes, TCU
2010 – J.J. Watt, Wisconsin
2011 – Luke Kuechly, Boston College
2012 – Manti Te’o, Notre Dame
2013 – Anthony Barr, UCLA
2014 – Eric Kendricks, UCLA
2015 – Carl Nassib, Penn State
2016 – Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
2017 – Josey Jewell, Iowa
2018 – Josh Allen, Kentucky
2019 – Derek Brown, Auburn
2020 – Paddy Fisher, Northwestern