It’s a wonderment as to why LSU freshman cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. wasn’t at least named a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award in 2019 but there’s little doubt he should be the favorite as the 2020 season grows closer. On Monday, Stingley, along with teammate JaCoby Stevens, were named to the Jim Thorpe Award watch list for the upcoming season. The LSU duo hope to carry a longstanding tradition over the last decade with college football’s most prestigious defensive back award.

Source: LSU Defensive Backs Derek Stingley, JaCoby Stevens Named to Jim Thorpe Award Watch List