Eagles of the Week Presented by EMU Financial

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Each week, the Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics names the EMU Financial's Athletes of the Week, as selected by the athletic media relations department based on their athletic performances from the previous week. This week's winners are women's cross country runner Jordann McDermitt and football player Jaylen Pickett.

Jordann McDermitt
Sport:  Women's Cross Country
Position:  N/A
Year:  Junior
Major:  Exercise Science

Week's Achievements: McDermitt led the Eagles to one of their best invitational wins in program history this past weekend at the Commodore Classic, Sept. 17. As a team, the Eagles won the meet with 68 points, beating No. 19 Mississippi State and No. 26 Vanderbilt in the process. On the individual side, McDermitt turned in a third-place finish, clocking in at 17:02.9 despite tough running conditions. Her time was also just three seconds behind the second-place finisher.

Jaylen Pickett
Sport:  Football
Position:  Linebacker
Year:  Sophomore
Major:  Business administration

Week's Achievements: Pickett led the defensive charge for the Eagles in a 37-19 win over UNC Charlotte, Saturday, Sept. 17. The sophomore linebacker intercepted the 49ers twice in their territory, including one that he returned 36 yards for a score. They were the first picks for EMU on the season, and the first two of his career. It was the first two-INT game for an Eagle since 2008. The Florida native was also productive when not intercepting the ball, notching a career-best six tackles, including four solo stops. Pickett was among a defensive front that held UNCC to 157 yards on the ground.

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