(RSr., RB, Westbury, New York)

Dawson put together the FCS’ eighth-best rushing performance of 2022, rushing for 241 yards in Valparaiso’s 40-35 PFL win against Morehead State, Saturday. His 28-yard run with 5:37 remaining proved to be the eventual game-winning score as the Beacons improved to 3-1 in PFL play. Dawson also had a 45-yard touchdown run to open the second half’s scoring, breaking a 21-21 halftime tie. He finished the day with 31 carries, 10 of those going for a first down or touchdown. In addition, Dawson was the PFL’s lone 100-yard rusher during Week 8. He added 3 receptions for 11 yards to finish the game with 252 all-purpose yards (16th most in the FCS).

(Jr., DL, Dunwoody, Georgia)

Hammond’s five tackles for loss in Davidson’s 48-14 PFL win at Drake, Saturday, are the most in a single game in the FCS this season. He had a team-best six tackles in the game with the five stops in the backfield. Hammond also had three sacks against the Bulldogs, becoming the first PFL player and 21st FCS player with three sacks in a game this season. He led a defense that held Drake to 233 offensive yards and only 81 rushing yards.