Oklahoma cornerback Jamell Fleming has been named the FWAA/Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week for games of the weekend of Oct. 8.

Fleming, a 5-11, 191-pound senior from Arlington, Texas, had a career-high 13 tackles in Oklahoma's decisive 55-17 victory over rival Texas in Dallas. He also returned a fumble 56 yards for a touchdown and forced a fumble. The touchdown was one of three defensive touchdowns scored by the Sooners. Eleven of Fleming's tackles were unassisted and two went for three yards in losses.

Fleming is the second Oklahoma player to be named the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week this season. Three weeks ago, Javon Harris earned the honor in OU's win at Florida State.

Fleming will be added to the 2011 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy will be presented to the best defensive player in college football on Dec. 12 by the FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, N.C. The keynote address will be given by Georgia head coach Mark Richt and Florida's Jack Youngblood from the Class of 1970 will receive this year's Bronko Nagurski Legends Award. Five finalists for the Nagurski Trophy will be announced on Nov. 17.

2011 Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Players of the Week
• Sept. 3: Nordly Capi, Colorado State
• Sept. 10: Ja'Gared Davis, SMU
• Sept. 17: Javon Harris, Oklahoma
• Sept. 24: Jeremiah Attaochu, Georgia Tech
• Oct. 1: Brady Amack, Air Force
• Oct. 8: Jamell Fleming, Oklahoma