OKLAHOMA CITY – Junior safety Eddie Jackson was named to the list of 16 semifinalists for the prestigious Jim Thorpe Award, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame announced Monday. The Jim Thorpe Award is annually presented to the nation’s best defensive back by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.
Jackson has already turned in an impressive season with five interceptions and 230 return yards, including two pick-sixes, across eight starts. The Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., native has also added 27 tackles, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery in his first season manning the safety position.