AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Football senior defensive back Jahdae Barron was named the winner of the 2024 PAYCOM Jim Thorpe Award, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association announced Thursday. The award is given annually to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character.
Barron becomes the third Longhorn to win the award with safety Michael Huff (2005) and cornerback Aaron Ross (2006) taking it home in back-to-back years. Barron was the program's sixth finalist for the award. This season, Barron was also named a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.