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Malik Muhammad Shines as SEC Defensive Player of Week

10/14/2025

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Malik Muhammad, Texas football defensive back, earned the SEC Defensive Player of the Week after the game against Oklahoma.
He recorded two interceptions, a tackle for loss, and a pass breakup in Texas’ 23-6 victory.
His two picks were the first by a Longhorn with multiple interceptions against the Sooners since 2016.
Muhammad downplayed interceptions, emphasizing consistent performance over statistics, and is ranked No. 8 among 2026 defensive back prospects.

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Malik Muhammad, Texas football defensive back, earned the SEC Defensive Player of the Week after the game against Oklahoma.
He recorded two interceptions, a tackle for loss, and a pass breakup in Texas’ 23-6 victory.
His two picks were the first by a Longhorn with multiple interceptions against the Sooners since 2016.
Muhammad downplayed interceptions, emphasizing consistent performance over statistics, and is ranked No. 8 among 2026 defensive back prospects.