DALLAS (FWAA) – Florida's Keiwan Ratliff (Columbus, Ohio) is this week's recipient of the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the school’s 33-28 victory at Arkansas this past Saturday.

The 5-10, 178-pound senior cornerback collected three interceptions, made nine unassisted tackles and deflected three passes against the Razorbacks. Ratliff returned his third interception 44 yards for a touchdown. His other interceptions set up a Florida field goal and Gator touchdown.

Earlier this week, the Gators were named the FWAA's National Team of the Week for their win over Arkansas.

For the third straight season, a panel from the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) selects the winner of the weekly award on behalf of the Charlotte Touchdown Club. The winner is announced each Tuesday throughout the season.

Ratliff has been added to the Watch List for the 2003 Bronko Nagurski Trophy which will be presented on Dec. 8 in Charlotte, N.C., by the FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club.