MANHASSET, N.Y. — Clemson’s Michael Palmer was named John Mackey Tight End of the Week by the Nassau County Sports Commission on Wednesday.
The senior recorded five receptions for 74 yards and a go-ahead second quarter touchdown as the Tigers pulled off an overtime upset over then-No. 8 Miami, 40-37.
Palmer suffered a concussion on a helmet-to-helmet hit on the first play of the fourth quarter against the Hurricanes and has not practiced this week. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said this week that Palmer’s status was doubtful for Saturday’s Homecoming game against Coastal Carolina.
The John Mackey Tight End of the Week is an honor distinct and different from the annual John Mackey Award. This weekly honor was started in 2004 to draw attention to individual play by tight ends during the active season. The Tight End of the Week acknowledgment does not have a direct bearing on the final John Mackey Award selection process.
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