the Jim Thorpe Award has been given to the best defensive back in college football. Hunter is leading the race for the Heisman Trophy and is also expected to be a top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Heisman Trophy has been awarded 86 times ... Deion Sanders is seen here with his 1988 Jim Thorpe Award, honoring him as the nation's top defensive back. Sanders was a two-time consensus ...

"In my humble opinion, you're looking at a Heisman Trophy winner and candidate," Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said of Jabrill Peppers following a career-best day for the redshirt sophomore.

Jahdae Barron of Texas was officially presented the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City. Barron became the third Longhorn to win the award ...