Paycom Jim Thorpe Award

04/24/2026

Greatness drafted. Congratulations to winner as the 11th overall pick in the 2026 🤠

04/23/2026

Prepared for this moment. The NFL Draft is here! Good luck to this year’s award winner, Caleb Downs 🏆👏

02/11/2026

12/18/2025

We’re looking ahead to an unforgettable night honoring Caleb Downs and Jarod Washington, 2025 winners of the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award and Aeneas Williams Award! 🏆 Save the date and secure your tickets for Feb. 10th, online today at oksportshof.org!

12/16/2025

The moment it became official 🏆 A look back at the live announcement of the 2025 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award and Caleb Downs’ acceptance - where excellence, anticipation and history collided!

12/13/2025

Your 2025 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Winner is Caleb Downs 🏆 Congratulations to the Buckeyes’ now third Thorpe Award recipient honoring the nation’s best defensive back during our historic 40th anniversary season!

12/11/2025

HBCU’s best DB 🏆 Congratulations to Jarod Washington on winning the 2025 Aeneas Williams Award!

A true shutdown force all season long, Washington’s playmaking, leadership, and consistency set him apart embodying the excellence and legacy of Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams.

12/02/2025

The finalists are set 🏆 Presenting the three finalists for the 2025 Aeneas Williams Award, honoring the nation’s top defensive back in HBCU Division I college football. These exceptional defenders have showcased elite coverage skills, leadership, and impact plays all season long, embodying the standard set by Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams.

Which of will take home this year’s honor?

11/25/2025

The finalists are set 🏆 Presenting the three finalists for the 2025 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, honoring the nation’s top defensive back in our milestone 40th anniversary season.

Which DB will take home the trophy live on ESPN on December 12?

11/25/2025

South Carolina State’s Jalen Levine snags his first career pick-six earning this week’s Aeneas Williams Award HBCU DB of the Week after posting 3 tackles and the 33-yard INT turned TD in the Bulldogs’ 28-17 win over Delaware State leading to his MEAC Defensive POTW honor and the MEAC Championship title.