Texas CB Jahdae Barron named a finalist for Thorpe Award

Texas Longhorns CB Jahdae Barron Named Finalist for Jim Thorpe Award
Jahdae Barron is one step closer to officially being recognized as the best at his position in the 2024 season. The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and
Longhorns’ creative marketing might have pushed Jahdae Barron over the top as Jim Thorpe Award finalist
Michael Taaffe’s idea to create a special shirt honoring Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron was an incredible marketing trick.“Jahdae for Thorpe,” the shirt read. Taaffe wore it to post-game interviews Saturday after the Kentucky win in support of his fellow Austin native and backfield teammate.
Texas DB Jahdae Barron tabbed Jim Thorpe Award finalist
Texas senior defensive back Jahdae Barron was named one of three finalists for the 2024 PAYCOM Jim Thorpe Award, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association announced Tuesday. The award is given annually to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field,
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Fifth-year senior defensive back Jahdae Barron is undoubtedly leaving a legacy at Texas, and he continues to prove that his character and work ethic make him a
Texas football's consistent worker, Jahdae Barron sets the right example for others
Barron is the latest in a long line of brash, uber-confident defensive backs to come through "DBU," joining a lineage that includes familiar names like Bill Bradley, Johnnie Johnson, Earl Thomas, Stanley Richard, Jerry Gray, Quentin Jammer, Michael Griffin, Nathan Vasher and Thorpe Award winners Michael Huff and Aaron Ross to name a few.
Texas CB Jahdae Barron named a finalist for the Thorpe Award
Maybe all the lobbying worked? Days after Texas Longhorns senior safety Andrew Mukuba and redshirt junior safety Michael Taaffe showed up for the post-game media availability following the 31-14 win over the Kentucky Wildcats in Austin wearing shirts promoting the Thorpe Award candidacy of senior corenrback Jahdae Barron,
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Texas vs Arkansas takeaways: Jahdae Barron and the Horns defense have a statement victory
It also marked the eighth time in 10 games that the Longhorns have forced multiple turnovers. Jahdae Barron accounted for ...
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Deion Sanders sounds off on Travis Hunter snub for Jim Thorpe Award
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No. 3 Texas and No. 20 Texas A&M renew their rivalry in a clash for an SEC title game spot
In all, Texas has won 10 straight on an opponent’s home field. “I mean, it’s going to be amazing,” Texas defensive back ...