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 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 Longhorns DB Jahdae Barron Named Bronko Nagurski Finalist
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 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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Jahdae Barron’s teammate-driven Thorpe Award campaign is a testament to Steve Sarkisian’s culture
Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron has had a national coming-out party in his final season on the Forty Acres and is a ...
Texas' Jahdae Barron gets 100% real about Quinn Ewers amid hate on QB
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers has an ardent backer amid the backlash he's received this season, with a defender backing him.
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Texas defense rises to the occasion in Fayetteville, helps Longhorns top Arkansas | Golden
The offense sputtered for most of the game, but cornerback Jahdae Barron and Co. put the clamps on the Arkansas offense with some stellar playmaking in the first half to keep the Horns out front.
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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 ...
Deion Sanders: Travis Hunter's Jim Thorpe Award Snub 'Most Idiotic Thing' in CFB
Deion Sanders is not happy about Travis Hunter being snubbed from the list of finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award on Tuesday.
Texas vs Texas A&M: Why a few plays could decide outcome of rivalry clash
Texas A&M is averaging 6.1 yards per play on offense (ninth in the SEC), while the Longhorns are averaging 6.4 (fifth). On defense, the Aggies are giving up 5.4 yards per play (10th), compared to ...
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Senior defensive back Jahdae Barron named finalist for Bronko Nagurski Trophy
Texas Football senior defensive back Jahdae Barron has been named one of four finalists for the 2024 Bronko Nagurski ...
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Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association Proudly Reveal the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award 2024 Finalists
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame (OSHOF) and Jim Thorpe Association is proud to release the finalists for the 2024 Paycom Jim ...