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The Jim Thorpe Award

Past Winners

1996 - Lawrence Wright, Florida

Closed out his career by registering a team-high eight tackles to lead the Gators to victory over arch rival Florida State.
1995 - Greg Myers, Colorado State

The first player in history to be named to the Western Athletic Conference All-Conference team four years in a row.
1994 - Chris Hudson, Colorado

Notched 15 interceptions in his four-year career, during which he was one of the most feared and respected cornerbacks in the nation.
1993 - Antonio Langham, Alabama

Three-year starter at cornerback who notched 19 interceptions during this career, breaking a school record.
1992 - Deon Figures, Colorado

Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year. Only 12 passes completed in his territory in 1992 - and half were caught by Deon.