The Paul Hornung Award’s mission is to recognize the most versatile player in the FBS. No player fit that mold better than the 2021 recipient, Marcus Jones of the Houston Cougars.
While Jones’ primary position is listed as cornerback, the senior is much more than a traditional coverage specialist. He excelled in all three phases of the game, earning valuable time as a return specialist and even at wide receiver.
Jones led all FBS players in special teams touchdowns with four while ranking in the top five in the FBS in kick return average (34.0) and punt return average (14.