Texas CB Jahdae Barron named a finalist for Thorpe Award

Jahdae Barron’s teammate-driven Thorpe Award campaign is a testament to Steve Sarkisian’s culture
Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron has had a national coming-out party in his final season on the Forty Acres and is a finalist for the Thorpe Award. [Join Inside Texas TODAY and get ONE WEEK for just $1] If you weren’t aware,
Texas Longhorns CB Jahdae Barron Named Finalist for Jim Thorpe Award
Jahdae Barron is one step closer to officially being recognized as the best at his position in the 2024 season. The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and
Texas CB Jahdae Barron named a finalist for the Thorpe Award
Maybe all the lobbying worked? Days after Texas Longhorns senior safety Andrew Mukuba and redshirt junior safety Michael Taaffe showed up for the post-game media availability following the 31-14 win over the Kentucky Wildcats in Austin wearing shirts promoting the Thorpe Award candidacy of senior corenrback Jahdae Barron,
Longhorns’ creative marketing might have pushed Jahdae Barron over the top as Jim Thorpe Award finalist
Michael Taaffe’s idea to create a special shirt honoring Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron was an incredible marketing trick.“Jahdae for Thorpe,” the shirt read. Taaffe wore it to post-game interviews Saturday after the Kentucky win in support of his fellow Austin native and backfield teammate.
Texas Longhorns DB Jahdae Barron Named Bronko Nagurski Finalist
The fifth-year senior adds to his extensive resume by being named one of four finalists for an award that recognizes the best defensive player in college football.
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Jaguars have many needs in 2025 NFL Draft, including offensive line, defensive backs
With two picks in the third round, the Jaguars might grab a corner, such as Denzel Burke of Ohio State or Jahdae Barron ...
Texas Longhorns CB Jahdae Barron Named SEC Co-Defensive Player of The Week
Texas Longhorns star cornerback Jahdae Barron is officially being recognized after putting together one of the best ...
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Texas football's consistent worker, Jahdae Barron sets the right example for others
Barron and teammates Michael Taaffe and Barron Sorrell are three in a long line of leaders in the Texas locker room.
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Texas vs Arkansas takeaways: Jahdae Barron and the Horns defense have a statement victory
It also marked the eighth time in 10 games that the Longhorns have forced multiple turnovers. Jahdae Barron accounted for ...
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Texas defense rises to the occasion in Fayetteville, helps Longhorns top Arkansas | Golden
The offense sputtered for most of the game, but cornerback Jahdae Barron and Co. put the clamps on the Arkansas offense with some stellar playmaking in the first half to keep the Horns out front.
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Jahdae Barron 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Texas Longhorns NB
Barron earned second-team All-Big 12 honors as a fourth-year junior in 2023 before declaring his intent to return for a fifth and final season in Austin. Texas Longhorns cornerback Jahdae Barron ...