Saraland QB Jamison Roberts Takes Weekly Award After Five-TD Win
The senior committed to Oklahoma and recorded 329 total yards in Thursday night's 48-34 victory over Auburn.
By Fatou Kim ·
Jamison Roberts, the Saraland senior quarterback who has committed to play college football at Oklahoma, was named the Big Friday Kickoff Player of the Week on Thursday night. The honor recognizes his performance in the Spartans' 48-34 win against Auburn.
Roberts recorded 329 all-purpose yards during the contest. He threw two touchdown passes and rushed for three more scores to account for all five touchdowns for his team. The award is sponsored by Rich’s Car Wash.
The quarterback credited the defense of his opponent for making the win difficult. Roberts noted that Auburn played a physical style that required strong effort from the offense. He stated that he felt he played well, though he acknowledged there were areas for improvement. He expressed satisfaction with securing the victory.
Head coach Jeff Kelly described Roberts as a dedicated student of the game. Kelly said Roberts prepares extensively for each matchup to fully understand how the team attacks. The coach observed that Roberts studies the opposing team's strategies in depth. Kelly also noted that Roberts made effective adjustments during the game against Auburn's defensive pressure.
Elizabeth Henderson of Rich’s Car Wash presented the award to Roberts. She highlighted the high level of talent produced by local high school programs. Henderson identified Saraland as a prime example of that regional strength, citing the numerous accomplished players who have graduated from the school over the years.
FOX10 Sports is accepting nominations for the weekly award. Readers can send player statistics to Emily Cochran at the provided email address for consideration.
