And yes, that is Barron holding his Jim Thorpe Award Trophy, which is annually given to the nation’s top defensive back. How did this photo opportunity come together? The Jim Thorpe Award ...

the Jim Thorpe Award has honored the top defensive back in college football since 1986. The winner of the annual award is voted by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, and you can find a full list of ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A pair of Texas Longhorns were honored as part of the College Football Awards ceremony Thursday. Jahdae Barron won the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the country’s most outstanding ...

Thorpe grew up in the Sac and Fox Nation Indian tribe in Oklahoma. He was the first Native American to win an Olympic gold medal for Team USA in the decathlon. He went on to earn another gold ...