University of Memphis Athletics
Johnson Named to Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List
Jul 26, 2021 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis football's Quindell Johnson was named to the prestigious Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List on Monday, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame (OSHOF) and Jim Thorpe Association announced. The Thorpe Award is presented annually to the best defensive back in college football.
Earlier this month, Johnson was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List powered by Mammoth Tech, which is presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football.
Johnson also had a tremendous season for Memphis is 2020, earning Second-Team All-AAC accolades after totaling a team-high 81 tackles and three interceptions to go with two tackles for loss, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a blocked kick.
Johnson led the conference with 60 solo tackles on the season, ranking him 22nd in the nation at 5.5 per game. He also ranked 31st in the country in interceptions.
The preseason watch list is selected by a screening committee whose members compile a list of up to 50 players. This list is not final, and players who have outstanding seasons may be added as the season progresses.
A preseason watch list is compiled by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame based on previous performance and preseason All-America lists. A screening committee consisting of OSHOF members monitor the watch list players and narrow the field to 10 to 15 semifinalists in October. This committee reconvenes on the Monday before Thanksgiving to select three award finalists. The three finalists are submitted to a national panel of over 250 sports writers, sportscasters, former players and coaches who vote to determine the winner of the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award.
The winner will be announced at The Home Depot College Football Awards Show. Other recognized National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) awards announced include the Bednarik Award, Maxwell Award, Mackey Award, Rimington Trophy, Lou Groza Award, Ray Guy Award, Bronko Nagurski Award, Outland Trophy, Butkus Award, Lombardi Award, Biletnikoff Award, Davey O'Brien Award, Doak Walker Award and Walter Camp Award.
The official presentation of the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award takes place in Oklahoma City, following ESPN's live presentation at The Home Depot College Football Awards Show. The current winner and all former winners are invited each year to celebrate. Over 600 supporters attend the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Banquet each year, including many celebrities and dignitaries.
For more information on the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award and past award recipients, please visit the link www.oklahomasportshalloffame.org.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Earlier this month, Johnson was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List powered by Mammoth Tech, which is presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football.
Johnson also had a tremendous season for Memphis is 2020, earning Second-Team All-AAC accolades after totaling a team-high 81 tackles and three interceptions to go with two tackles for loss, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a blocked kick.
Johnson led the conference with 60 solo tackles on the season, ranking him 22nd in the nation at 5.5 per game. He also ranked 31st in the country in interceptions.
The preseason watch list is selected by a screening committee whose members compile a list of up to 50 players. This list is not final, and players who have outstanding seasons may be added as the season progresses.
A preseason watch list is compiled by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame based on previous performance and preseason All-America lists. A screening committee consisting of OSHOF members monitor the watch list players and narrow the field to 10 to 15 semifinalists in October. This committee reconvenes on the Monday before Thanksgiving to select three award finalists. The three finalists are submitted to a national panel of over 250 sports writers, sportscasters, former players and coaches who vote to determine the winner of the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award.
The winner will be announced at The Home Depot College Football Awards Show. Other recognized National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) awards announced include the Bednarik Award, Maxwell Award, Mackey Award, Rimington Trophy, Lou Groza Award, Ray Guy Award, Bronko Nagurski Award, Outland Trophy, Butkus Award, Lombardi Award, Biletnikoff Award, Davey O'Brien Award, Doak Walker Award and Walter Camp Award.
The official presentation of the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award takes place in Oklahoma City, following ESPN's live presentation at The Home Depot College Football Awards Show. The current winner and all former winners are invited each year to celebrate. Over 600 supporters attend the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Banquet each year, including many celebrities and dignitaries.
For more information on the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award and past award recipients, please visit the link www.oklahomasportshalloffame.org.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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