RICHMOND, VA -- For the third straight week, a University of Delaware player has been honored for his performance by the Colonial Athletic Association.

Redshirt freshman cornerback Anthony Walters (at right), who led an impressive defensive showing by the Blue Hens in their 38-9 win over Rhode Island t Delaware Stadium Saturday, was named the CAA Rookie of the Week.

Earlier this season, RB Omar Cuff was named Offensive Player of the Week (William & Mary) and freshman RB Phillip Thaxton was named Rookie of the Week (West Chester). The selections are made by the CAA office.

Walters, a cornerback from Philadelphia, PA (Cardinal O’Hara High School) recorded five tackles, including four solo stops, and scored his first career touchdown in the first quarter when he tipped an option pass by Rhode Island QB Derek Cassidy, knocked the ball in the end zone, and recovered it for a touchdown. For the season, he is Delaware’s second leading tackler with 20, including 14 solo stops and one tackle for loss.

Also honored by the CAA this week were New Hampshire QB Ricky Santos (Offensive Player of the Week), Hofstra LB Stanley Gutierrez (Defensive Player of the Week), and William & Mary kicker Brian Pate (Special Teams Player of the Week).