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Boise State Athletics
Kaniho Named Jim Thorpe Award Candidate
7/26/2021 8:01:00 AM | Football
BOISE, Idaho – Boise State defensive back Kekaula Kaniho was named to the 2021 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List, Monday.
The Jim Thorpe Award is given annually to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character. Established in 1986, the award is named after history's greatest all-around athlete, Jim Thorpe.
The preseason watch list is comprised of 40 of the nation's best defensive backs, representing 10 conferences and one independent. The list is compiled by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame based on previous performance and preseason All-America lists.
Kaniho returns in 2021 for a fifth year with the Broncos. In his career, he has registered 165 tackles, including 22.5 tackles-for-loss (five sacks), five interceptions, 26 pass break-ups, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
The Kahuku, Hawaii, native has scored a touchdown on a punt return and an interception return in his career. He is a two-time All-Mountain West performer, including a first-team honoree in 2019, and is on the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List in 2021.
Kaniho was named the FBS Senior CLASS Award winner and a CoSIDA Academic All-American last season, and most recently, was selected to the 2021 Preseason All-MW Football Team.
The Jim Thorpe Award is given annually to the best defensive back in college football based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character. Established in 1986, the award is named after history's greatest all-around athlete, Jim Thorpe.
The preseason watch list is comprised of 40 of the nation's best defensive backs, representing 10 conferences and one independent. The list is compiled by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame based on previous performance and preseason All-America lists.
Kaniho returns in 2021 for a fifth year with the Broncos. In his career, he has registered 165 tackles, including 22.5 tackles-for-loss (five sacks), five interceptions, 26 pass break-ups, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
The Kahuku, Hawaii, native has scored a touchdown on a punt return and an interception return in his career. He is a two-time All-Mountain West performer, including a first-team honoree in 2019, and is on the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List in 2021.
Kaniho was named the FBS Senior CLASS Award winner and a CoSIDA Academic All-American last season, and most recently, was selected to the 2021 Preseason All-MW Football Team.
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