Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes is one of 15 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the nation's top defensive back.
Waynes, a junior from Kenosha, Wisconsin, had five tackles and a pass breakup in MSU's 35-11 win over Michigan on Saturday.
Waynes has 28 tackles on the season, two interceptions, five pass breakups and one fumble recovery.
Three Thorpe finalists will be announced on Nov. 24 and the winner will be named on Dec. 11.
THORPE AWARD SEMIFINALISTS
Sam Carter, TCU
Jeremy Cash, Duke
Landon Collins, Alabama
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon
Kendall Fuller, Virginia Tech
Senquez Golson, Mississippi
Josh Hawkins, East Carolina
Gerod Holliman, Louisville
Ronald Martin, LSU
Cody Prewitt, Mississippi
Jordan Richards, Stanford
Zack Sanchez, Oklahoma
Triston Wade, Texas-San Antonio
Trae Waynes, Michigan State
PJ Williams, Florida State
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