cornerback Parry Nickerson was one of 45 defensive backs from around the nation that was named to the Jim Thorpe Award watch list on Friday morning.
The award is given out each year to the top defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character.
Nickerson is entering his redshirt senior season as one of the top cornerbacks in the American Athletic Conference and he's started 34 games for the Green Wave defense over the past three seasons.
During his career, the former West Jefferson standout has accounted for 133 total tackles, 33 pass deflections, three forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 10 interceptions (tied for eighth in school history).