How They Did: Vicksburg’s college football and NFL players

Published 7:55 am Tuesday, October 8, 2019

By Staff Reports

Tulane linebacker Nick Anderson (40) makes a tackle Saturday against Army. Anderson, a former Vicksburg High star, had two tackles as the Green Wave won 42-33. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

A weekly recap of performances by college football and NFL players from Vicksburg-area high schools.

• Tulane linebacker Nick Anderson (Vicksburg High) had two tackles in a 42-33 win over Army.

• Ole Miss offensive lineman Ben Brown (St. Aloysius) started his 19th consecutive game at right guard and helped the Rebels rush for 413 yards in a 31-6 rout of Vanderbilt. Brown was named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance.

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• Southeast Missouri State defensive lineman Josh Price (St. Aloysius) had four tackles, including one for loss, in a 43-37 double-overtime victory over Tennessee Tech.

• Delta State wide receiver Demarcus Johnson (Port Gibson) caught one pass for 7 yards in a 48-3 loss to West Florida.

• Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler (Vicksburg High) had four solo tackles in a 14-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

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