USC's Adoree' Jackson wins Thorpe Award as top defensive back

December 8, 2016 at 11:26 p.m. | Updated December 8, 2016 at 11:32 p.m.

by Associated Press

Southern California defensive back Adoree' Jackson (2) reacts after intercepting a Washington pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Seattle. USC won 26-13. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Southern California defensive back Adoree' Jackson (2) reacts after intercepting a Washington pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Seattle. USC won 26-13. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL AWARDS

ATLANTA (AP) - Adoree' Jackson of Southern California has claimed the Jim Thorpe Award as the top defensive back in college football.

Jackson beat out LSU's Tre'Davious White and Michigan's Jourdan Lewis.

The winner is more than a defensive back.

Jackson ranks third nationally in punt returns (15.9-yard average), sixth in kickoff returns (30.5) and has scored touchdowns this season on offense and defense, as well as returning punts and kickoffs.

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