Wisconsin safety Kamo’i Latu named B1G Defensive Player of the Week

Whereas there have been a number of gamers that performed effectively for the Wisconsin Badgers this previous weekend in opposition to Northwestern, just one participant took residence Huge Ten honors this week.

Based mostly on his two-interception efficiency on Saturday, security Kamo’i Latu earned the respect of Huge Ten Defensive Participant of the Week.  

The Hawaii native additionally added three tackles within the 35-point win over Northwestern, however finally the 2 turnovers he compelled had been the first cause for successful the weekly award. 

Latu is the primary Wisconsin participant to win a weekly award this season, and he’s the primary Defensive Participant of the Week winner from UW since Leo Chenal did on October 25 in 2021. 

From the identical highschool as Nick Herbig, Latu is thought for his playmaking skill as a robust hitter, however he grabbed his first profession interception within the first quarter in opposition to Northwestern after which later tallied one other interception within the third quarter final Saturday. 

The primary interception helped set the Wisconsin offense up with good discipline place and the Badgers cashed in with a three-play landing drive. Whereas the second interception didn’t result in factors for the Wisconsin offense, it was one other crucial play for the protection and was one other nice play by Latu.

After starting his profession on the College of Utah, Latu opted to switch to Wisconsin this low season. Whereas he didn’t start the season as a starter, a leg damage to Hunter Wohler within the season-opener gave option to Latu incomes a beginning nod the previous 5 video games. 

Latu is at the moment tied for the crew lead with two interceptions this season, sharing that distinction with fellow security John Torchio. Latu can also be seventh on the crew in complete tackles with 20 however is tied for third with 15 solo tackles. He additionally has one sack and three cross breakups to date this fall. 

Thus far this season, Latu is the one Huge Ten participant with a number of interceptions in a convention sport in 2022 and he grew to become the primary Badger to report a pair of interceptions in the identical sport since Collin Wilder did so versus Nebraska in 2021. 

Latu had beforehand gained Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors whereas taking part in at Utah, however that is his first Huge Ten award. 

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