Georgia State wide receiver Albert Wilson was named FCS Independent Player of the Week by College Sports Madness after his record-setting performance in the Panthers' 27-20 victory over South Alabama in two overtimes. Wilson was also an honorable mention for National Wide Receiver Performer of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA). He was also chosen as the Waffle House Student-Athlete of the Week for Georgia State Athletics.
The sophomore from Port St. Lucie, Fla., set a new Georgia State record for receiving yards in a game with 175 yards on just five catches.
In the first quarter, Wilson grabbed screen pass and raced 78 yards for the Panthers' first touchdown and the longest play from scrimmage in Georgia State history.
In the second quarter, he got behind the defense and hauled in a 64-yard touchdown pass from Kelton Hill, good for the second-longest play in GSU annals.
On the season, Wilson has 20 catches for 501 yards, four touchdowns and an average of 25.0 yards per catch, despite missing two games due to injury. Also a return specialist, he averages 154.4 all-purpose yards per game.
