Lavert Hill, Michigan, Cornerback, Jr. Michael Jackson, Sr., Miami (FL), Cornerback, Sr. Jaquan Johnson, Miami (FL), Safety, Sr. Julian Love, Notre Dame, Cornerback, Jr. Amani Oruwariye, Penn State, Cornerback, Sr. Taylor Rapp, Washington, Safety, Jr. Caden Sterns, Texas, Safety, Fr. The award was established in 1986 and is named after history’s greatest all-around athlete, Jim Thorpe. In 2017, the award became sponsorsed by Paycom and was named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award. The finalists for many of the year-end college football awards were announced on Monday. The 2018 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award … … Thorpe excelled as a running back, passer and kicker on the offensive side of the ball, but also stood out as a defensive back. The winner of the 2018 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award will be honored at a banquet in Oklahoma City on February 5, 2019. (l-r) Jon Waid, Minkah Fitzpatrick (this year’s Jim Thorpe award winner), and Richard Thorpe – son of legendary athlete Jim Thorpe.Before the ceremony began, Jon Waid had a chance to visit with this year’s winner Minkah Fitzpatrick, defensive back for the Univeristy of Alabama.Jon Waid and Richard Thorpe attend this year’s Jim Thorpe award ceremony in Oklahoma City Tuesday evening.During their visit Fitzpatrick expressed that he was glad he didn’t have to face Oklahoma University’s potent offense in the title game.During the ceremony, Oklahoma’s All State team was recognized by the Daily Oklahoman.Abe Lemons, a respected coach who was born in Ryan, Oklahoma was mentioned during the ceremony.The Jim Thorpe Award has been given to outstanding defensive backs since 1986.Former Governor George Nigh recognized Richard Thorpe, of Waurika and his brother and thanked them for keeping the memory of their father alive.
The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Winner is selected from three finalists and will be announced at The Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, December 6, 2018, on ESPN.INDUSTRY KEYWORD: FOOTBALL EDUCATION UNIVERSITY SPORTSUgochukwu Amadi, Oregon, Safety, Sr. DeAndre Baker, Georgia, Cornerback, Sr. Kris Boyd, Texas, Cornerback, Sr. Nate Brooks, North Texas, Cornerback, Sr. Grant Delpit, LSU, Safety, So.
In addition to his legendary performance on the football field, Thorpe played professional baseball and won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon. Jim Thorpe Award February 8, 2018.
It is voted on by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Site Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 7:38AM Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? It is awarded to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character.
Tickets to the 2018 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Banquet will be available for purchase December 8, 2018.KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA OKLAHOMAPUB: 10/22/2018 11:15 AM/DISC: 10/22/2018 11:15 AMOKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 22, 2018--The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame announced today the 14 semifinalists for the 2018 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, awarded to the best defensive back in college football.About the Paycom Jim Thorpe AwardThe Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Banquet will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, in Oklahoma City, OK.Director of Marketing, Communications and Event CoordinationCONTACT: Oklahoma Sports Hall of FameThe Paycom Jim Thorpe Award is one of the most coveted awards in college football.