November 04, 2009 — Coral Gables — Sophomore defensive back Brandon Harris has been named one of 12 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the nation’s best collegiate defensive back.
Harris, a cornerback, is tied for second nationally for both passes broken up (11) and total passes defended (12) while leading the Atlantic Coast Conference in both categories. He also ranks third on the team with 42 tackles and has one interception.
On November 23, the list will be narrowed to three finalists who will be invited to the nationally televised Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards Show on December 10. The winner will be announced on the show, and the official presentation will be held at a formal banquet in Oklahoma City on February 9, 2010.
The 2009 award marks the 24th presentation of the trophy, first won in 1986 by Baylor’s Thomas Everett. Last year’s winner, Ohio State University’s Malcolm Jenkins, now plays for the NFL’s New Orleans Saints.
Jim Thorpe Award winners are selected for performance on the field, athletic ability, and character.
THE 2009 SEMIFINALISTS:
Javier Arenas, senior, Alabama
Eric Berry, junior, Tennessee
Barry Church, senior, Toledo
Perrish Cox, senior, Oklahoma State
Joe Haden, junior, Florida
Brandon Harris, sophomore, Miami
Taylor Mays, senior, USC
Tyler Sash, sophomore, Iowa
Darrell Stuckey, senior, Kansas
Earl Thomas, sophomore, Texas
Alterraun Verner, senior, UCLA
Kyle Wilson, senior, Boise State
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Sophomore defensive back Brandon Harris has been named one of 12 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the nation’s best collegiate defensive back.
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