OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Mid-American Conference was represented by Toledo's Maxen Hook, Central Michigan's Donte Kent and Bowling Green's Jordan Oladokun on the preseason watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award, as announced by the Oklahoam Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association today. The award is presented annually to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character.
Hook's selection also marked back-to-back seasons a Rocket has been selected for the Jim Thorpe watch list. All-American cornerback Quinyon Mitchell was named to the preseason list before the 2023 season.