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On Monday morning, Khaleke Hudson and Josh Uche were named to the Dick Butkus Award Watch List, and now on Monday afternoon two more Michigan defenders have made a watch list.
Cornerback Lavert Hill and safety Josh Metellus have been named to the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List.
Lavert Hill has been named to the Jim Thorpe Watch List!
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) July 22, 2019
Lavert played in a secondary that finished the season ranked 2nd in the nation in pass defense while U-M defenders totaled 11 interceptions to just 14 passing touchdowns allowed. #GoBlue 〽️ pic.twitter.com/IJWwg9u55I
Hill’s play in 2018 led to him being a unanimous All Big Ten first-team selection, being a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist, and being selected as a associated press All-American (third-team).
Josh Metellus is also on the Jim Thorpe Watch List!
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) July 22, 2019
Metellus allowed a 41.8 percent completion percentage against him and held opposing quarterbacks to a passer rating of 34.3, best among Big Ten safeties. @NoExcuses_23 #GoBlue 〽️ pic.twitter.com/6jbPKaZuqs
Metellus record 48 tackles (29 solo) in 2018 while also hauling in 3 interceptions. Metellus play earned him associated press All Big Ten first-team honors.
For the full watch list click here.