TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona defensive back Tacario Davis has been named a Semifinalist for the 2024 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, as announced today by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association.
Tacario Davis has been selected one of 15 semifinalists for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, which honors the nation’s best defensive back. Davis is tied for first on the team with five pass breakups, all of which happened in a 23-10 victory over Utah on Sep. 28.
Last season, Davis led the Pac-12 with 15 pass breakups and 16 passes defended and this season he is currently tied for sixth in the Big 12 in those categories. He is currently seventh on the team with 29.0 tackles.
This list includes 15 of the nation’s best defensive backs, representing seven conferences and one independent university. The semifinalists are selected by a screening committee whose members compile a list of up to 15 players based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character.
This list is not final, and unlisted players who continually have outstanding performances as the season progresses may be recognized as one of the three finalists.
Paycom Jim Thorpe Award 2024 Semifinalists
Jahdae Barron, Texas, Sr.
Jalen Catalon, UNLV , Sr.
Tacario Davis, Arizona, Jr.
Caleb Downs, Ohio State, So.
Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina, Jr.
Travis Hunter, Colorado, Jr.
Will Johnson, Michigan, Jr.
Rayuan Lane III, Navy, Sr.
Jermod McCoy, Tennessee, So.
Jabbar Muhammad, Oregon, Sr.
Xavier Scott, Illinois, Jr.
Terrence Spence, James Madison, Sr.
Malaki Starks, Georgia, Jr.
Xavier Watts, Notre Dame, Gr. Sr.
Nohl Williams, California, Sr.
The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Committee will reconvene on the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving
to select three award finalists. The award finalists will be announced as part of a special
presentation by ESPN on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The award recipient is selected from the three finalists by the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award National Selection Committee, which boasts an Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in-house award committee, former Paycom Jim Thorpe Award recipients, members of the NCFAA and sports writers and college football journalists throughout the country.
The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA includes college…
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