Tre'Davious White Among Jim Thorpe Semifinalists

LSU junior cornerback Tre'Davious White was named one of the 16 semifinalists for the 2015 Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back. Per LSUSports.net:

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White has started six of LSU’s seven games at cornerback and has recorded 22 tackles, three pass breakups and one tackle for a 2-yard loss for the fourth-ranked and undefeated Tigers.

White also doubles as LSU’s punt returner where he’s averaging 11.4 yards on nine returns. He returned a punt 69 yards for a touchdown in a 34-24 win over Syracuse on Sept. 26.

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2015 Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalists:
Name (School)
Mackensie Alexander (Clemson)
Vonn Bell (Ohio State)
Jeremy Cash (Duke)
Vernon Hargreaves III (Florida)
Mike Hilton (Ole Miss)
Eddie Jackson (Alabama)
Desmond King (Iowa)
Jourdan Lewis (Michigan)
Shawun Lurry (Northern Illinois)
Adrian McDonald (Houston)
Kevin Peterson (Oklahoma State)
Jalen Ramsey (Florida State)
Zack Sanchez (Oklahoma)
Jordan Simone (Arizona State)
Darian Thompson (Boise State)
Tre'Davious White (LSU)