THREE MAC STUDENTS NAMED TO 2017 JIM THORPE AWARD WATCH LIST
Oklahoma City—The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award 2017 watch list was announced today and includes 45 of the nation’s best defensive backs, representing the MAC are Central Michigan senior Amari Coleman, Miami senior Heath Harding and Northern Illinois senior Shawun Lurry.
Coleman, 5-11 and 188 lbs., started all 12 games at cornerback and was named All-MAC First Team last season. A native of Flint, Mich., Coleman collected 48 tackles and two tackles for loss, led the MAC with 19 passes defensed and tied for the lead with four interceptions, including two for touchdowns.