Virginia Union University’s Jada Byers, Reginald Vick Jr., and Shamar Graham have earned CIAA Player of the Week honors for their performances in VUU’s football game against Hampton University on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Byers, a senior from Bridgeton, N.J., was named Running Back of the Week. He rushed for 105 yards on 21 carries, scoring two touchdowns in the matchup in Hampton, Byers now has 52 career touchdowns and 4,335 career rushing yards. This marks the second consecutive week he has earned the CIAA Running Back of the Week title.

Vick, a redshirt sophomore from Wendell, N.C., was named Wide Receiver of the Week. He had three receptions for 132 yards, including a 57-yard touchdown catch.

Graham, a redshirt junior from Richmond, was named Linebacker of the Week. He recorded 17 tackles during the game, with 10 of those coming in the first quarter alone. Graham became the first VUU player to tally 17 or more tackles in a single game since Charles Davis in 2014.

“Our players have been playing well and deserve these accolades,” said VUU Head Football Coach Alvin Parker. “Thank you to the CIAA for these weekly honors — the program is extremely proud of them.”

Virginia Union returns to action 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, when the Panthers travel to Charlotte, N.C., to face Johnson C. Smith University’s Golden Bulls.