Richmond's O'Haire Chosen As Stats Perform FCS National Special Teams Player Of The Week
Rob Washburn
RICHMOND, Va. (November 4, 2024) – Richmond true freshman kicker
Sean O’Haire has been selected as the Stats Perform FCS National Special Teams Player of the Week following his impressive performance in the Spiders’ 35-24 triumph over Towson last Saturday.
Competing in only his second collegiate game and having attempted one field goal all season, O’Haire was a perfect 5-for-5 on field goals and accounted for 17 points against the Tigers. The freshman tied a school record by connecting on field goals of 21, 22, 47, 36 and 18 yards. The five field goals are tied for the most by any FCS kicker this season.
O’Haire is the sixth CAA player to earn national honors from Stats Perform this season, joining Elon running back TJ Thomas (Freshman), Stony Brook running back Roland Dempster (Offensive), Villanova running back David Avit (Freshman), Elon kick returner Chandler Brayboy (Special Teams) and Villanova linebacker Shane Hartzell (Defensive). Maine was also recognized as the National Team of the Week.
Along with O’Haire’s award, Elon wide receiver/kick returner
Chandler Brayboy and Rhode Island wide receiver
Marquis Buchanan received honorable mention as National Offensive Player of the Week, Richmond defensive end
Jeremiah Grant earned honorable mention as National Defensive Player of the Week, and Bryant quarterback
Brennan Myer garnered honorable mention as National Freshman Player of the Week.