Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron has been named a Finalist for the Nagurski Award - presented to the best defensive player in the country.

The other finalists include Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter, Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham and South Carolina edge Kyle Kennard. The awards will be announced December 9th.

That's fantastic! 

🤞🤘 🤘🏈 

Only 2 Longhorns have ever won the Nagurski Trophy, DJohnson LB (2004) and Orakpo Edge (2008). 

 

 

Only 3 CBs have ever won it. 

4 minutes ago, Jerky said:

That's fantastic! 

🤞🤘 🤘🏈 

Only 2 Longhorns have ever won the Nagurski Trophy, DJohnson LB (2004) and Orakpo Edge (2008). 

 

 

Only 3 CBs have ever won it. 

Good notes right there! Hopefully Jahdae adds to those numbers!

2 hours ago, Jerky said:

That's fantastic! 

🤞🤘 🤘🏈 

Only 2 Longhorns have ever won the Nagurski Trophy, DJohnson LB (2004) and Orakpo Edge (2008). 

 

 

Only 3 CBs have ever won it. 

Their jerseies need to be retired. National Defensive Player of the Year!

Edited November 22, 20241 yr by GoHorns1

12 minutes ago, GoHorns1 said:

Their jerseies need to be retired. National Defensive Player of the Year!

7 probably should be reserved for special DBs as well given the history