Per University Of Louisville Sports Release:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville defensive back Kaleb Beasley was named a semifinalist for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award as announced on Tuesday by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association.
Beasley is one of 15 semifinalists for the award handed out to the top the defensive back in the country. The three finalists will be announced as part of a special presentation Nov. 24 by ESPN.
The Nashville native has been a ballhawk in the backend of the Louisville defense this fall, sitting tied for the national lead with five interceptions through eight weeks. He is the first Louisville player with at least five interceptions in a season since Jaire Alexander in 2016.
Beasley picked off a pair of passes in Louisville’s win over No. 16 SMU and has added one in each of the last three games. He earned Walter Camp Award National Defensive Player of the Week honors following his performance against SMU.
The junior safety is also second on the team with 49 tackles through seven games. He has recorded seven or more in five contests.
Beasley and the Cardinals play host to Stanford on Saturday at L&N Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. ET.
