LSU's Grant Delpit, Greedy Williams Named Thorpe Award Semifinalists

LSU safety Grant Delpit and cornerback Greedy Williams were both named semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award given to the nation’s best defensive back. Per LSUSports.net:

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Delpit and Williams, both sophomores, have been catalysts for an LSU defense that leads the nation in interceptions with 14. The Tigers also lead the SEC and rank No. 6 nationally in pass efficiency defense with a 98.28 rating. In eight games, the Tigers are allowing only 15.1 points per game, which ranks No. 3 in the SEC and seventh nationally.

Individually, Delpit leads LSU in tackles for loss with 8.5 and is tied for team-high honors in sacks with four. His five interceptions rank first in the nation. Delpit is coming off a 10-tackle, 2-interception, 1-sack game in LSU’s win over Mississippi State. He was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the win over the 22nd-ranked Bulldogs.

Williams, considered one of the top cover corners in college football, has 23 tackles, four pass breakups and two interceptions to his credit.

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