After a huge freshman year, Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore is expected to be one of the nation's best defensive backs. That was demonstrated yet again when he was placed on the Jim Thorpe Award watchlist earlier this week.
It's the latest pre-season accolade for Moore, as he continues to get plenty of hype entering the year. During his freshman season, he had 48 tackles, two forced fumbles, and two interceptions.
Jim Thorpe watch nod bolsters Notre Dame football's Leonard Moore
The numbers don't tell the whole story for the Notre Dame football star, as he consistently shut down the opposition's best wide receiver.