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Leonard Moore named to Jim Thorpe Award Watch List for Notre Dame

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:31 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Leonard Moore named to Jim Thorpe Award Watch List for Notre Dame
Summary

Junior cornerback Leonard Moore has been selected for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Watch List, which honors the best defensive back in college football. Moore, a finalist for the award in 2025, was an unanimous All-American last season. He led the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with five interceptions, participated in 10 games, and earned significant accolades for his defensive performance. His pre-season recognition includes spots on the Walter Camp and Sporting News Preseason First Team All-America teams, and he holds impressive PFF grades from the previous season.

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  • •Leonard Moore named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Watch List.
  • •Moore led Notre Dame with five interceptions last season.
  • •He is an unanimous All-American and a 2025 Thorpe Award finalist.
  • •Moore has received multiple pre-season accolades this summer.
  • •He achieved a 91.8 PFF grade and allowed a 45.9 passer rating.
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  • 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore Selected to Jim Thorpe Award Watch List
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Of course the nation’s best defensive player is going to be on the Thorpe Award watch list… but can he win it?

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