NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Oct. 21, 2026 — The Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal® announced today Jordan Castell, a safety from University of Kentucky, has been named Player of the Week for Week 7 of the 2026 college football season.
The senior from Orlando, Fl. had two interceptions, returned one for a touchdown, broke up a pass and made nine tackles in Wildcats 21-13 win at Oklahoma
Castell transferred to Kentucky this offseason from University of Florida where he was a two-time SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll member, and majors in criminal justice.
Player of the Week winners are determined by an internal vote of former players, coaches and Lott IMPACT Trophy board members, in conjunction with a fan vote on social media.
The winner of the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal will be announced on December 9, in Newport Beach, Calif.
Other nominees for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, Player of the Week in Week 7.
• Koron Hayward, TCU, DE, SR- Tallied three sacks, among five total tackles, to go with a forced fumble in the Horned Frogs 17-6 victory over rival Baylor.
• Elijah Melendez, Auburn, LB, SO- Had an interception with nine tackles, seven solo, including a sack in the Tigers 27-24 upset of #1 Georgia.
• Tyree Weathersby, Tennessee, DE, SR- Had two sacks, a part of his four total tackles (2.5 for a loss), plus recovered a fumble in Volunteers 26-10 win over Alabama.
October 21, 2026
by Lott IMPACT Trophy
