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Jim Thorpe Award (Beat DB) winner is

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Jahdae Barron from Texas. Travis Hunter wasn’t even a Top 3 Finalist! However, Travis Hunter did win the following:
- Chuck Bednarik Award for Defensive Player of the Year
- Biletnikoff Award for Outstanding Receiver
- Paul Hornung Award for Most Versatile Player
- Associated Press Player of the Year
- Lott IMPACT Trophy for Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year
AND
- Walter Camp (Player of the Year) Award

Travis Hunter stats 2024​

Offense​

Games12
Receptions92
Receiving Yards1,152
Receiving Touchdowns14
Yards per Reception12.5
Yards per Game96

Hunter ended the 2024 regular season leading the Big 12 in both receptions and receiving touchdowns, and he was also in the top five in the entire country in those two categories. Additionally, he was third in the Big 12 receiving yards.

Defense​

Games12
Tackles32
Tackles for Loss1
Interceptions4
Passes Defended11
Forced Fumbles1

Hunter's 11 passes defended led the Big 12, and his four interceptions were tied for third along with five other players. Additionally, there were three instances during the season when Hunter had both an interception and a receiving touchdown in the same game.

Somebody needs to inform the Jim Thorpe Award Committee they’ve won the Dumbass of the Year!
 
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