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Brent Gordon Jr. Eyes Jim Thorpe Honor | Lafayette Louisiana News
Brent Gordon Jr. of the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns is heating up the preseason watch list for the prestigious Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, honoring the nation’s top defensive back — and he’s already a first-team All-Sun Belt pick before kickoff. As a freshman last season, Gordon racked up 62 tackles, an interception, 12 pass breakups, a QB hurry, and a fumble recovery in 12 games, starting 11. From his high school days at Cecilia in Breaux Bridge, he’s been a standout — sealing wins with picks and dominating opponents like Missouri and Eastern Michigan. The award isn’t just about stats — it’s about…
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