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Houston's Marcus Jones Named 2021 Paul Hornung Award Winner

IRVING, Texas - Houston senior Marcus Jones, an All-American return specialist and lockdown cornerback who also saw duty on offense, has been named winner of the 2021 Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, given annually to the most versatile player in major college football.

The announcement was made today by Karl Schmitt Jr., president and CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission, owners and operators of the Award. The Paul Hornung Award Selection Committee, comprised of 17 sports journalists and football experts from across the country, picked Jones from among the five finalists who were announced Nov.