Thomas Named Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami defensive back Jakobe Thomas was named the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced Tuesday.

Thomas was elite and delivered a dominant performance in the Hurricanes’ 28-22 win over No. 18 Florida State on Saturday night in Tallahassee. The Tullahoma, Tennessee native filled the stat sheet, recording five solo tackles, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble and two pass breakups in the victory.

The honor marks Thomas’ second weekly award this week, as he was also recognized Monday as the ACC Defensive Back of the Week following his standout performance against the Seminoles.

The Hurricanes (5-0, 1-0 ACC) are on a bye this week before returning to action on Oct. 17 against Louisville at Hard Rock Stadium.

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