Miami defensive back Keionte Scott has been named a semifinalist for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, presented annually to the nation’s top defensive back.
The honor, announced by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and the Jim Thorpe Association, recognizes the most outstanding defensive back in college football based on performance, athletic ability and character.
Scott, a transfer from Auburn, has been a key leader in the Hurricanes’ secondary throughout the 2025 season, totaling 34 tackles, including seven tackles for loss, one sack, five quarterback hurries, three passes broken up and one forced fumble through seven games.
The three finalists for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award will be announced on Nov. 25, with the winner revealed during The Home Depot College Football Awards on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The official Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Banquet honoring the 2025 winner will be held Feb. 10, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
The honor, announced by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and the Jim Thorpe Association, recognizes the most outstanding defensive back in college football based on performance, athletic ability and character.
Scott, a transfer from Auburn, has been a key leader in the Hurricanes’ secondary throughout the 2025 season, totaling 34 tackles, including seven tackles for loss, one sack, five quarterback hurries, three passes broken up and one forced fumble through seven games.
The three finalists for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award will be announced on Nov. 25, with the winner revealed during The Home Depot College Football Awards on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The official Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Banquet honoring the 2025 winner will be held Feb. 10, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
