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As the national award watch lists are announced throughout July, we’ll let you know which Group of 5 players are preseason candidates for them. The watch lists will come out each weekday from July 10 until July 21.
Today’s watch list announcements come from the Jim Thorpe Award. The Thorpe Award is awarded to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character.
Jim Thorpe Award Watch List
Brandon Addison, Old Dominion
Joe Brown, Western Kentucky
Andre Chachere, San Jose State
Sean Chandler, Temple
Justin Clifton, Arkansas State
Amari Coleman, Central Michigan
Clifton Duck, Appalachian State
Shawun Lurry, Northern Illinois
Kishawn McClain, North Texas
Deatrick Nichols, USF
Parry Nickerson, Tulane
Jeremy Reaves, South Alabama
Andrew Wingard, Wyoming
Jalen Young, Florida Atlantic
Selections by conference:
AAC: 3
Conference USA: 4
Sun Belt: 3
Independents: 0
Not one Group of 5 team had more than one selection, but those who did make it will be players to avoid in the passing game. The AAC saw Temple, Tulane, and USF get one selection each. Conference USA had Old Dominion, Western Kentucky, North Texas, and Florida Atlantic each get one selection. Arkansas State, Appalachian State, and South Alabama followed the trend with one player each.
Total Watch List Selections Thus Far
AAC: 47
C-USA: 29
Sun Belt: 22
Independents: 6
Last G5 Winners
1995- Greg Myers, Colorado State