Louisville LB Stanquan Clark Named to PFF's National Team of the Week

It's the second week in a row that a Cardinal has been named to the Pro Football Focus National Team of the Week.

Matthew McGavic | Sep 29, 2024

Louisville Cardinals linebacker Stanquan Clark (6) warms up ahead of their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. / Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Louisville inside linebacker Stanquan Clark has been named to Pro Football Focus' Week Five National Team of the Week, PFF announced Monday.

This is the second time this season that a Cardinal has been named to PFF's National Team of the Week. Last week, defensive tackle Rene Konga was named for his effort in Louisville 31-19 win over Georgia Tech.

While the Cardinals fell 31-24 to Notre Dame this past Saturday, Clark was far from the reason why. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound middle linebacker finished with a team-best eight tackles, including one for loss plus a forced fumble. According to PFF, he graded out at a 92.6, including a 96.4 in run defense.

Clark has gotten off to an incredible start to his 2024 season. Starting all four games, he has collected a team-best 22 tackles (14 solo), while also logging two for loss and a forced fumble.

A Class of 2023 prospect, Clark saw meaningful playing time as a true freshman last season, and made an impact when he was on the field. Playing all 14 games both as a reserve on defense and on special teams, he tallied 15 tackles, two for loss and a forced fumble.

Louisville will be back in action this weekend, returning home for a matchup with ACC newcomer SMU. Kickoff is set for Saturday, Oct. 5 at 12:00 p.m. EST.

(Photo of Stanquan Clark: Clare Grant - Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)

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Published Sep 29, 2024

MATTHEW MCGAVIC

McGavic is a 2016 Sport Administration graduate of the University of Louisville, and a native of the Derby City. He has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic