Former UC defensive back Coby Bryant in Super Bowl with Seattle Seahawks. He'll be the 35th Bearcats player to compete in a ...

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs was recognized as the top defensive back in the nation during the college football awards show.

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As the leader of the No. 1 defense in the country, Ohio State University’s Caleb Downs has been named the 2025 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Winner. The announcement was ...

Since 1986, the Jim Thorpe Award has been recognizing college football defensive backs for their performance on the field, athletic ability, and character. As part of the greater ESPN “The Home Depot ...

Former LSU Tigers lockdown corner Mansoor Dealne is now projected as the top defensive back in the NFL Draft, showcasing elite shutdown ability despite injury.

The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award is awarded to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character. The award was established in 1986 and is named ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — For the second time in less than a week, Caleb Downs has some earned an individual accolade for his work on and off the field at Ohio State. The junior safety won the Jim ...

Ohio State’s Caleb Downs Named 2025 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Winner Business Wire Dec 12, 2025 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award winner announced Business Wire ...