West Georgia quarterback Emmanuel Taylor (JR, 5-10, 180, Blakely, GA).
Taylor is UWG’s first Offensive honoree since 2007 after he helped lead the Wolves to a 39-35 home upset over No. 1 Delta State. The junior guided West Georgia to the victory thanks to 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. Taylor played a direct part in four of five touchdowns on the day and combined for 355 total yards. The Blakely, GA native completed 16-of-32 passes for 258 yards and two TDs, while also running for team-high 97 yards and two scores on 25 carries. Taylor pulled the Wolves within three points at 9:06 in the fourth quarter thanks to a one-yard run and a two-point pass. He then oversaw the game-winning drive which culminated in the go-ahead TD at 1:32.