Jim Thorpe Award

The Jim Thorpe Award, named in memory of multi-sport athlete Jim Thorpe, has been awarded to the top defensive back in college football since 1986. It is voted on by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. In 2017, the award became sponsored by Paycom and was named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award.

For the National Football League most valuable player award, see Jim Thorpe Trophy.
Jim Thorpe Award
Awarded forThe top defensive back in college football
CountryUnited States
Presented byOklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
History
First award1986
Most recentTrey Taylor, Air Force (2023)
Websitehttp://www.oksportshof.org
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