Winners of the Jim Thorpe Trophy for the nation’s best defensive back, presented by the College Football Writers Association of America: 2025_Caleb Downs, Ohio St.

The award was established in 1986 and is named after history’s greatest all-around athlete, Jim Thorpe. Thorpe excelled as a running back, passer and kicker on the offensive side of the ball, but also ...

Ohio State Buckeyes junior safety Caleb Downs has been named the 2025 Jim Thorpe Award winner, recognizing him as the nation’s top defensive back. The announcement came Friday night during ESPN’s Home ...

The National College Football Awards Association’s 35th annual College Football Awards show took place Friday on ESPN. Nine awards were presented, with Ohio State having four players up for six honors ...

Former UC defensive back Coby Bryant in Super Bowl with Seattle Seahawks. He'll be the 35th Bearcats player to compete in a ...

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As the leader of the No. 1 defense in the country, Ohio State University’s Caleb Downs has been named the 2025 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Winner. The announcement was ...

Ohio State’s Caleb Downs Named 2025 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Winner Business Wire Dec 12, 2025 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award winner announced Business Wire ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State safety Caleb Downs was named the winner of the 2025 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award on Friday. The trophy is awarded annually to the nation's best defensive back. Downs is just the ...