Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs took home the 2025 Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back.

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 ...

Caleb Downs' resume added a significant honor on Friday night, as the All-America junior safety was announced as the winner ...

Caleb Downs wins the Jim Thorpe Award, officially recognizing him as the best defensive back in college football.

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs was recognized as the top defensive back in the nation during the college football awards show.

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs took home the Jim Thorpe Award on Friday, handed out annually to the best defensive back in ...

As the leader of the No. 1 defense in the country, Ohio State University’s Caleb Downs has been named the 2025 Paycom Jim ...

Ohio State junior safety Caleb Downs was named the 2025 recipient of the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back ...

Since 1986, the Jim Thorpe Award has been recognizing college football defensive backs for their performance on the field, athletic ability, and character.

The LSU Tigers were hoping to secure another Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation's top defensive back, but they won't this ...

LSU football cornerback Mansoor Delane was not selected for the Jim Thorpe Award, which is given to the best defensive back ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, November 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame (OSHOF) and Jim Thorpe Association is proud to release the finalists for the 2025 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award. This ...