A Birmingham native was named his Conference's Special Teams Player of the Week following the Alabama State's season opening game against North Carolina Central.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Alabama State's AJ Gates was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for Sept. 3, 2024.
Gates had two kickoff returns for 89 yards and one touchdown against North Carolina Central at the Orange Blossom Classic. Trailing 21-0, the Birmingham, Ala., native returned kickoff 82 yards for a touchdown to get the Hornets on the scoreboard.
Gates also had four carries for 10 yards and caught one pass on the afternoon.
In 2023, Gates played in five contests, catching 10 passes for 64 yard and a touchdown. He also rushed 14 times for 50 yards and returned two kicks for 55 yards with a long of 33. He played his high school ball at Mountain Brook.
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