Pitman, NJ- Announced on Monday afternoon by the New Jersey Athletic Conference office, Montclair State University defensive lineman JOSE TEJEIRO notched NJAC Defensive Rookie of the Week for his performance this past Saturday.
 
Tejerio ended the season with a strong showing in the Red Hawks' 24-21 win against William Paterson. He notched three total tackles with 1.5 sacks to wrap up his senior season.
 
Jose won his first NJAC weekly award to wrap up a good season as a rookie that saw him play in nine games and total 13 tackles (six solo), 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and two quarterback hurries.

The Red Hawks finished the season 5-5 overall and 4-3 in NJAC play in 2025.