PHILADELPHIA - The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award 2017 watch list was announced today and includes Temple's senior safety Sean Chandler among 45 of the nation's best defensive backs, representing ten conferences.
This is the fourth watch list that Chandler has made this preseason. He already has a spot on the Chuck Bednarik Award, Bronk Nagurski Trophy, and Lott IMPACT Award lists. Joining Chandler on the preseason watch lists are Temple kicker Aaron Boumerhi (Lou Groza Award) and center Matt Hennessy (Rimington Award).
The Camden, N.J. native is a two-time All-American Athletic Conference second-team selection (2015-16) and an ECAC first team All-Star in 2016.