Jakobe Thomas Named Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week

Trinton Breeze

Oct 7, 2025 1 min read

Miami defensive back Jakobe Thomas was named the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced Tuesday.

Thomas was elite and delivered a dominant performance in the Hurricanes’ 28-22 win over No. 18 Florida State on Saturday night in Tallahassee. The Tullahoma, Tennessee native filled the stat sheet, recording five solo tackles, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble and two pass breakups in the victory.

The honor marks Thomas’ second weekly award this week, as he was also recognized Monday as the ACC Defensive Back of the Week following his standout performance against the Seminoles.

The Hurricanes (5-0, 1-0 ACC) are on a bye this week before returning to action on Oct. 17 against Louisville at Hard Rock Stadium.

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IndayArtHauz

Oct 7, 2025

Much freaking deserved.

Kjdcanefan

Oct 7, 2025

Favorite defender right now next to Reuben Bain.

RozayCane

Oct 7, 2025

What a pick up.. I know Tennessee fans are ****ed they let him go.

Cribby

Oct 7, 2025

Kjdcanefan said:
Favorite defender right now next to Reuben Bain.

My FSU friends were slurping him pretty hard. They were like we were one guy away every time and it was always him as the guy. He played a great game in coverage and even better in run support. Stone Cold put a lot on his plate in that game.

CANEMC

Oct 7, 2025

Tennessee got anymore of dem Safeties??

Schnelly'sPipe

Oct 7, 2025

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Golsen82

Oct 7, 2025

Trinton Breeze said:
Miami defensive back Jakobe Thomas was named the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced Tuesday.

Thomas was elite and delivered a dominant performance in the Hurricanes’ 28-22 win over No. 18 Florida State on Saturday night in Tallahassee. The Tullahoma, Tennessee native filled the stat sheet, recording five solo tackles, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble and two pass breakups in the victory.

The honor marks Thomas’ second weekly award this week, as he was also recognized Monday as the ACC Defensive Back of the Week following his standout performance against the Seminoles.

The Hurricanes (5-0, 1-0 ACC) are on a bye this week before returning to action on Oct. 17 against Louisville at Hard Rock Stadium.

I live 56 minutes to Tullahoma. Need to go petition for a statue of him!

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Golsen82

Oct 7, 2025

CANEMC said:
Tennessee got anymore of dem Safeties??

Plenty. I looked at the roster. Alot of younger players most around 6'0 or 6'1 and 180 to 200 lbs

HurricanesR1

Oct 7, 2025

Nice surprise through five games. I considered him a role player at best going into the season.

OrangeBowlMagic

Oct 7, 2025

Not sure if this was posted elsewhere but god **** this is how it’s supposed to look. I knew he played well but this is how you impact a football game. **** son, have a night.

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skyman

Oct 7, 2025

OrangeBowlMagic said:
Not sure if this was posted elsewhere but god **** this is how it’s supposed to look. I knew he played well but this is how you impact a football game. **** son, have a night.

Thats why I was bumping his thread other day, I dont think people realize how he was impacting game ALL OVER the field.. deep center field to line of scrimmage and both sidelines.. IMPACT PLAYER in BIG game..

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Yasuke

Oct 7, 2025

Trinton Breeze said:
Miami defensive back Jakobe Thomas was named the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced Tuesday.

Thomas was elite and delivered a dominant performance in the Hurricanes’ 28-22 win over No. 18 Florida State on Saturday night in Tallahassee. The Tullahoma, Tennessee native filled the stat sheet, recording five solo tackles, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble and two pass breakups in the victory.

The honor marks Thomas’ second weekly award this week, as he was also recognized Monday as the ACC Defensive Back of the Week following his standout performance against the Seminoles.

The Hurricanes (5-0, 1-0 ACC) are on a bye this week before returning to action on Oct. 17 against Louisville at Hard Rock Stadium.

Jakobe and Deonte Scott have been balling

Hstokes1447

Oct 7, 2025

Playing himself into the 2nd - 3rd round

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jtwist89

Oct 7, 2025

Someone is going to be getting a steal!

Dyalect79

Oct 7, 2025

Extremely impressed by all these young men this season. Sky is the limit for our boys and may god protect and guide them to their ultimate goal.

J A M O N D

Oct 7, 2025

Just goes to show you that experience matters. Of course we will see anomalies like a Toney that step in and ball. But this young man is battle tested and has played a lot of college snaps. Combine that with being a perfect fit schematically and he looks like one of the best safeties in America. That’s how you portal

Cane&Abel

Oct 7, 2025

Corner pocket!!! ….. GAME !

L A M P

Oct 7, 2025

Keonte Scott stat sheet was almost as impressive!

Thank you $EC. Your portal did mean more..

Kjdcanefan

Oct 7, 2025

Cribby said:
My FSU friends were slurping him pretty hard. They were like we were one guy away every time and it was always him as the guy. He played a great game in coverage and even better in run support. Stone Cold put a lot on his plate in that game.

Those FSU friends don't understand...both teams have 11 players