Jim Thorpe Award - Citizendia

The Jim Thorpe Award, named in memory of multi-sport legend Jim Thorpe, has been awarded to the top defensive back in college football since 1986. Jacobus Franciscus "Jim" Thorpe ( Sac and Fox (Sauk: Wa-Tho-Huk) (28 May 1888 – 28 March 1953 was an American athlete College football is American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, Colleges and military academies Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) It is voted on by the Jim Thorpe Association, an Oklahoma based organization. The Jim Thorpe Association is based in Oklahoma and is named in memory of multi-sport legend Jim Thorpe.

Previous winners

Year	Player	School
1986	Thomas Everett	Baylor
1987 (tie)	Bennie Blades	Miami
1987 (tie)	Rickey Dixon	Oklahoma
1988	Deion Sanders	Florida State
1989	Mark Carrier	USC
1990	Darryll Lewis	Arizona
1991	Terrell Buckley	Florida State
1992	Deon Figures	Colorado
1993	Antonio Langham	Alabama
1994	Chris Hudson	Colorado
1995	Award not given due to player strike. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Thomas Gregory Everett (born November 21, 1964 in Daingerfield Texas) is a former American football safety in the NFL. Baylor University is a private, Baptist -affiliated Research University located in Waco Texas. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Horatio Benedict Blades (born September 3, 1966 in Fort Lauderdale Florida) is a former American football Cornerback and safety The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida, UM, or just The U) is a private non-sectarian University founded in 1925 Rickey Dixon (born December 26, 1966 in Dallas Texas) was a Defensive back and Special teams player for the Oklahoma Sooners University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a Coeducational public Research university located in the U Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Deion Luwynn Sanders (born August 9, 1967 in Fort Myers Florida) is a former National Football League Cornerback, Major League Florida State University (commonly referred to as Florida State or FSU) is a public Research University located in Tallahassee Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Mark Carrier may refer to Mark Carrier (boxer, heavyweight contender who retired with a career record of 31-2 Mark Carrier (defensive back The University of Southern California (commonly referred to as USC, SC, Southern California, and incorrectly Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Darryll Lewis (born Darryll Lamont Lewis on December 16, 1968 in Bellflower CA) is an American retired NFL player who played as The University of Arizona (also referred to as UA, U of A, or Arizona) is a Land-grant and space-grant public institution Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Douglas Terrell Buckley (born June 7 1971 in Pascagoula Mississippi) is a former American football Cornerback in the NFL, and is currently Florida State University (commonly referred to as Florida State or FSU) is a public Research University located in Tallahassee Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Deon Juniel Figures (born January 10, 1970 in Bellflower California) is a former professional American football Cornerback in the The University of Colorado at Boulder ( CU-Boulder, UCB officially Colorado and CU colloquially is the Flagship University Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Collie Antonio Langham (born July 31, 1972 in Town Creek Alabama) is a former professional American football player who was selected by Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Christopher Reshard Hudson (born October 6, 1971 in Houston Texas) is a former professional American football safety who played for The University of Colorado at Boulder ( CU-Boulder, UCB officially Colorado and CU colloquially is the Flagship University Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995
1996	Lawrence Wright	Florida
1997	Charles Woodson	Michigan
1998	Antoine Winfield	Ohio State
1999	Tyrone Carter	Minnesota
2000	Jamar Fletcher	Wisconsin
2001	Roy Williams	Oklahoma
2002	Terence Newman	Kansas State
2003	Derrick Strait	Oklahoma
2004	Carlos Rogers	Auburn
2005	Michael Huff	Texas
2006	Aaron Ross	Texas
2007	Antoine Cason	Arizona

Notes

In 1996, the Jim Thorpe Association had to re-vote on the eve of granting the award after Chris Canty from Kansas State University withdrew his name from consideration. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Lawrence Wright (born September 6, 1973 in Miami Florida) is a former professional American football player who played safety The University of Florida ( Florida or UF) is a public land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant major Research Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Charles Woodson (born on October 7, 1976 in Fremont Ohio) is an American football Cornerback for the Green Bay Packers The University of Michigan Ann Arbor ( U of M, U-M, UM or simply Michigan) is a top-ranked Coeducational public research Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Antoine Winfield (born June 24, 1977 in Akron Ohio) is an American football Cornerback in the NFL. The Ohio State University ( OSU) is a Coeducational public Research university in the state of Ohio. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Tyrone "Chowder" Carter (born March 31, 1976 in Pompano Beach Florida) is an American football Defensive back for the The University of Minnesota Twin Cities ( U of M or The U) is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Jamar Mondell Fletcher (born August 28, 1979 in) is an American football Cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Roy Williams (born August 14, 1980 in Redwood City California) is an American football safety for the Dallas Cowboys of University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a Coeducational public Research university located in the U See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Terence Newman (born September 4, 1978 in Salina Kansas) is a current American football Cornerback starting for the Dallas Cowboys Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Derrick Strait (born August 27, 1980 in Austin Texas) is an American football Cornerback for the Edmonton Eskimos of the University of Oklahoma, abbreviated OU, is a Coeducational public Research university located in the U "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Carlos Cornelius Rogers (born July 2, 1981 in Augusta, Georgia) is an American football Cornerback in the National Auburn University ( AU or Auburn) is a State university located in Auburn, Alabama, U Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Michael Wayne Huff II (born March 6, 1983 in Irving Texas) is currently a Free Safety for the Oakland Raiders and played CB/S for Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Aaron Jermaine Ross (born September 15, 1982 in San Antonio Texas) is an American football Defensive back for the New York Giants Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Antoine Brandon Cason (born July 9, 1986 in Long Beach California) is a Cornerback for the San Diego Chargers of the National The University of Arizona (also referred to as UA, U of A, or Arizona) is a Land-grant and space-grant public institution Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Christopher Shawn Patrick Canty (born March 30, 1976 in Long Beach California) is an American football Cornerback in the Arena Kansas State University, commonly shortened to K-State, is an institution of higher learning located in Manhattan, Kansas, in the United States

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College football awards:
Best player awards: Heisman Memorial Trophy Maxwell Award \| Walter Camp Award
Bronko Nagurski Trophy (Best Defenseman) Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) Davey O'Brien Award (Best QB) Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) Doak Walker Award (Best RB) Draddy Trophy (Academic Heisman) Fred Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) John Mackey Award (Best TE) Johnny Unitas Award (Best Senior QB)	Lombardi Award (Best Lineman or LB) Lott Trophy (Defensive impact) Lou Groza Award (Best PK) Manning Award (Best QB) Mosi Tatupu Award (Best spec. College football is American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, Colleges and military academies The Maxwell Award is presented annually to the collegiate American football player adjudged by a panel of Sportscasters Sportswriters and The Walter Camp Award is given annually to the collegiate American football player adjudged by a group of National Collegiate Athletic Association The Bronko Nagurski Trophy has been awarded annually since 1993 to the collegiate American football player adjudged by the membership of the Football The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the defensive collegiate football player adjudged by the Maxwell Football Club to be the best The Dave Rimington Trophy is awarded to the player considered to be the best center in College football. The Davey O'Brien Award, officially the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award, is presented annually to the The Butkus Award, instituted in 1985 is given annually to the top linebacker in College football. Named after the SMU and Detroit Lions football player Doak Walker, the Doak Walker Award, first awarded in 1990 Vincent dePaul Draddy Trophy is a trophy awarded by the National Football Foundation that is given to the American College football player with the best The Fred Biletnikoff Award has been presented since 1994 to America's top College football wide receiver by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club The John Mackey Award is presented annually to College football 's top Tight end. The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is given annually in the United States to the nation's outstanding senior Quarterback in The Rotary Lombardi Award is awarded annually to the best College football lineman or linebacker The Lott Trophy is presented annually to the College football Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year The Lou Groza Award is presented annually to the top College football Placekicker in the United States by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission The Manning Award has been presented annually since 2004 to the collegiate American football Quarterback adjudged by the Sugar Bowl Committee The Mosi Tatupu Award is given annually to the College Football Special Teams Player of the Year by the Maui Quarterback Club and the Hula Bowl teams) Outland Trophy (Best IOL or DL) Ray Guy Award (Best P) Randy Moss Award (Best KR/PR) Sammy Baugh Trophy (Best QB) Ted Hendricks Award (Best DE) Wuerffel Trophy (Humanitarian-Athlete)
Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year \| Home Depot Coach of the Year Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year \| Walter Camp Coach of the Year Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year \| Broyles Assistant Coach of the Year
Walter Payton Award (Best Div. The Outland Trophy is awarded to the best United States College football Interior lineman by the Football Writers Association of America Ray Guy Award is presented annually to college football's top punter by the Greater Augusta Sports Council The Randy Moss Return Man Award is an award named after the former Marshall Wide receiver and kick/punt returner Randy Moss. The Sammy Baugh Trophy is awarded annually to the nation's top college passer The Ted Hendricks Award is given annually to College football 's top defensive end The Wuerffel Trophy is an award given annually by the All Sports Association of Fort Walton Beach to the College football player "who best combines exemplary The Paul 'Bear' Bryant Award is an award that has been given annually since 1986 to NCAA College football 's national coach The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award is given annually to College football 's top head coach The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award is an annual College Football award given to the Division I-Bowl Subdivision head coach whose team excels on the field in the The Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award is given annually to the collegiate American football head coach The Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award is given annually to a College football coach by the Football Writers Association of America. The Broyles Award is an annual award given to honor the best assistant coach in college football. This article for the college football award for the professional football award see Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year. I FCS Off. ) \| Buck Buchanan Award (Best Div. The Buck Buchanan Award is presented annually to the nation's outstanding Division I FCS (formerly Division I-AA College football defensive player I FCS Def. ) Eddie Robinson Award (Best Div. The Eddie Robinson Award is given annually to College football 's top head coach in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS, formerly I-AA I FCS Coach)
Harlon Hill Trophy (Div. The Harlon Hill Trophy has been awarded annually since 1986 to the NCAA Division II College football player of the year II) \| Gagliardi Trophy (Div. Gagliardi Trophy was first presented in 1993 to the Outstanding Division III College football player of the year by the Jostens Company and the J-Club of Saint John's University III) \| Melberger Award (Div. The Melberger Award is given annually to an outstanding US College football player in Division III III)

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College football awards:
Best player awards: Heisman Memorial Trophy Maxwell Award \| Walter Camp Award
Bronko Nagurski Trophy (Best Defenseman) Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) Davey O'Brien Award (Best QB) Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) Doak Walker Award (Best RB) Draddy Trophy (Academic Heisman) Fred Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) John Mackey Award (Best TE) Johnny Unitas Award (Best Senior QB)	Lombardi Award (Best Lineman or LB) Lott Trophy (Defensive impact) Lou Groza Award (Best PK) Manning Award (Best QB) Mosi Tatupu Award (Best spec. College football is American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, Colleges and military academies The Maxwell Award is presented annually to the collegiate American football player adjudged by a panel of Sportscasters Sportswriters and The Walter Camp Award is given annually to the collegiate American football player adjudged by a group of National Collegiate Athletic Association The Bronko Nagurski Trophy has been awarded annually since 1993 to the collegiate American football player adjudged by the membership of the Football The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the defensive collegiate football player adjudged by the Maxwell Football Club to be the best The Dave Rimington Trophy is awarded to the player considered to be the best center in College football. The Davey O'Brien Award, officially the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award, is presented annually to the The Butkus Award, instituted in 1985 is given annually to the top linebacker in College football. Named after the SMU and Detroit Lions football player Doak Walker, the Doak Walker Award, first awarded in 1990 Vincent dePaul Draddy Trophy is a trophy awarded by the National Football Foundation that is given to the American College football player with the best The Fred Biletnikoff Award has been presented since 1994 to America's top College football wide receiver by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club The John Mackey Award is presented annually to College football 's top Tight end. The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is given annually in the United States to the nation's outstanding senior Quarterback in The Rotary Lombardi Award is awarded annually to the best College football lineman or linebacker The Lott Trophy is presented annually to the College football Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year The Lou Groza Award is presented annually to the top College football Placekicker in the United States by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission The Manning Award has been presented annually since 2004 to the collegiate American football Quarterback adjudged by the Sugar Bowl Committee The Mosi Tatupu Award is given annually to the College Football Special Teams Player of the Year by the Maui Quarterback Club and the Hula Bowl teams) Outland Trophy (Best IOL or DL) Ray Guy Award (Best P) Randy Moss Award (Best KR/PR) Sammy Baugh Trophy (Best QB) Ted Hendricks Award (Best DE) Wuerffel Trophy (Humanitarian-Athlete)
Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year \| Home Depot Coach of the Year Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year \| Walter Camp Coach of the Year Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year \| Broyles Assistant Coach of the Year
Walter Payton Award (Best Div. The Outland Trophy is awarded to the best United States College football Interior lineman by the Football Writers Association of America Ray Guy Award is presented annually to college football's top punter by the Greater Augusta Sports Council The Randy Moss Return Man Award is an award named after the former Marshall Wide receiver and kick/punt returner Randy Moss. The Sammy Baugh Trophy is awarded annually to the nation's top college passer The Ted Hendricks Award is given annually to College football 's top defensive end The Wuerffel Trophy is an award given annually by the All Sports Association of Fort Walton Beach to the College football player "who best combines exemplary The Paul 'Bear' Bryant Award is an award that has been given annually since 1986 to NCAA College football 's national coach The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award is given annually to College football 's top head coach The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award is an annual College Football award given to the Division I-Bowl Subdivision head coach whose team excels on the field in the The Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award is given annually to the collegiate American football head coach The Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award is given annually to a College football coach by the Football Writers Association of America. The Broyles Award is an annual award given to honor the best assistant coach in college football. This article for the college football award for the professional football award see Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year. I FCS Off. ) \| Buck Buchanan Award (Best Div. The Buck Buchanan Award is presented annually to the nation's outstanding Division I FCS (formerly Division I-AA College football defensive player I FCS Def. ) Eddie Robinson Award (Best Div. The Eddie Robinson Award is given annually to College football 's top head coach in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS, formerly I-AA I FCS Coach)
Harlon Hill Trophy (Div. The Harlon Hill Trophy has been awarded annually since 1986 to the NCAA Division II College football player of the year II) \| Gagliardi Trophy (Div. Gagliardi Trophy was first presented in 1993 to the Outstanding Division III College football player of the year by the Jostens Company and the J-Club of Saint John's University III) \| Melberger Award (Div. The Melberger Award is given annually to an outstanding US College football player in Division III III)