Jim Thorpe Award watch list for 2022 includes 6 SEC defensive backs
By Adam Spencer
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The Jim Thorpe Award watch list was released on Monday, naming 35 of the nation’s top defensive backs for the 2022 season.
The award is given annually to the top defensive back in college football, and there are several contenders from the SEC who made the cut.
As you can see below, Georgia placed 2 players on the watch list, with Alabama, Arkansas, Texas A&M and South Carolina also having a player honored:
- Jordan Battle, Alabama
- Jalen Catalon, Arkansas
- Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M
- Kelee Ringo, Georgia
- Cam Smith, South Carolina
- Christopher Smith, Georgia
Who will take home the Thorpe Award this season? We’ll see who survives the cuts as the year goes on.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
