Worden is a 6-foot-4, 260 lbs, redshirt sophomore defensive lineman from Laramie, Wyo.
In No. 23 Carroll College’s 24-17 road win over Southern Oregon, Worden recorded five tackles (three solo, two assisted, three quarterback sacks (-18 yards) and three tackles for loss (-18 yards).
He forced a fumble with under two minutes left in game. Carroll recovered and sealed the first Saints’ victory in Ashland, Ore. since 2001.
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order; Willie Nelson of College of Idaho, Kameron Rauser of Montana Western and Wes Moeai of Rocky Mountain College.