Allie Green IV Named Semifinalist for The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. –– Tulsa Golden Hurricane cornerback Allie Green IV was named a semifinalist for the 2020 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, it was announced today by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.

The award honors the nation's best defensive back and is based on performance on the field, athletic ability and character. This year's list includes 12 of the nation's best defensive backs and represents six conferences.

Green IV is one of three players representing the American Athletic Conference on the Thorpe Award list tying the SEC for the most semifinalists of any conference.
Allie Green

The 6'3" senior from Austin, Texas and Lyndon B. Johnson High School has been one of the main anchors of the Tulsa secondary in 2020. The Hurricane has held opposing defenses to just 183.4 yards passing and is ranked 15^th nationally for both fewest passing yards allowed and pass efficiency defense.

Green IV has totaled 21 tackles, including 17 solos, in helping lead the Hurricane to a No. 18 national ranking and an overall 6-1 record and league-leading 6-0 mark. He also has one interception, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery and had been consistent in locking down receivers.

The three finalists for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award will be announced on Tuesday, December 22nd, in conjunction with ESPN.

2020 PAYCOM JIM THORPE AWARD SEMIFINALISTS LIST
Bubba Bolden, Miami (FL), R-Junior
Jalen Catalon, Arkansas, R-Freshman
Kaiir Elam, Florida, Sophomore
Richie Grant, UCF, R-Senior
Allie Green IV, Tulsa, Senior
Shemar Jean-Charles, Appalachian State, Senior
Brandon Joseph, Northwestern, R-First Year
Trevon Moehrig, TCU, Junior
Tykee Smith, West Virginia, Sophomore
Patrick Surtain II, Alabama, Junior
Shaun Wade, Ohio State, Graduate
James Wiggins, Cincinnati, Senior

By Conference: AAC (3), ACC (1), BIG 10 (2), BIG 12 (2), SEC (3), Sun Belt (1)

Allie Green IV Named Semifinalist for The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award

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