Texas A&M football’s Demani Richardson was named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List, announced by the Oklahoma Sports Club and Jim Thorpe Association Thursday morning. The award is given annually to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character.
.@therealdemani named to the @jimthorpeaward Watch List for the nation's top defensive back
https://t.co/YwApPWsWjg | #GigEm pic.twitter.com/WZGLP6tgx1— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) August 10, 2023Richardson, who has also earned Preseason All-SEC Second Team honors, served as a team captain last season and enters his fifth season as a starter in the secondary.