Texas CB Jahdae Barron named a finalist for Thorpe Award

Texas Longhorns CB Jahdae Barron Named Finalist for Jim Thorpe Award
Jahdae Barron is one step closer to officially being recognized as the best at his position in the 2024 season. The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and
Longhorns’ creative marketing might have pushed Jahdae Barron over the top as Jim Thorpe Award finalist
Michael Taaffe’s idea to create a special shirt honoring Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron was an incredible marketing trick.“Jahdae for Thorpe,” the shirt read. Taaffe wore it to post-game interviews Saturday after the Kentucky win in support of his fellow Austin native and backfield teammate.
Texas football's consistent worker, Jahdae Barron sets the right example for others
Barron is the latest in a long line of brash, uber-confident defensive backs to come through "DBU," joining a lineage that includes familiar names like Bill Bradley, Johnnie Johnson, Earl Thomas, Stanley Richard, Jerry Gray, Quentin Jammer, Michael Griffin, Nathan Vasher and Thorpe Award winners Michael Huff and Aaron Ross to name a few.
Texas Longhorns CB Jahdae Barron Named SEC Co-Defensive Player of The Week
Texas Longhorns star cornerback Jahdae Barron is officially being recognized after putting together one of the best performances of his career in Satu
Texas CB Jahdae Barron named a finalist for the Thorpe Award
Maybe all the lobbying worked? Days after Texas Longhorns senior safety Andrew Mukuba and redshirt junior safety Michael Taaffe showed up for the post-game media availability following the 31-14 win over the Kentucky Wildcats in Austin wearing shirts promoting the Thorpe Award candidacy of senior corenrback Jahdae Barron,
Texas Longhorns DB Jahdae Barron Named Bronko Nagurski Finalist
The fifth-year senior adds to his extensive resume by being named one of four finalists for an award that recognizes the best ...
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Texas vs Arkansas takeaways: Jahdae Barron and the Horns defense have a statement victory
It also marked the eighth time in 10 games that the Longhorns have forced multiple turnovers. Jahdae Barron accounted for ...
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Jahdae Barron 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Texas Longhorns NB
Barron earned second-team All-Big 12 honors as a fourth-year junior in 2023 before declaring his intent to return for a fifth and final season in Austin. Texas Longhorns cornerback Jahdae Barron ...
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Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron returning to the Longhorns for the 2024 season
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas senior defensive back Jahdae Barron will utilize his COVID-19 redshirt granting him an additional season of eligibility and return to the Longhorns in 2024. Announced on ...
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Jahdae Barron named semifinalist for Jim Thorpe Award
As the Longhorns have gotten off to a 7-1 start, Jahdae Barron has been at the center of their success. On Tuesday, he received national attention for his play when he was named a semifinalist for ...
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Texas DB Jahdae Barron Says He 'Could Have Done More' Despite 2 INTs vs. Georgia
Despite a team loss to No. 5 Georgia on Saturday, senior defensive back Jahdae Barron had himself a successful day for the Texas secondary. Barron caught not one, but two interceptions for a ...