Pitt junior cornerback Darrelle Revishas been named to the 33-player “watch list” for the 2006 Thorpe Award, annually presented to the nation’s top defensive back.
The 2006 watch list was derived through a point system based on preseason All-America teams. Revis (Aliquippa, Pa./Aliquippa) was named to no fewer than five preseason All-America teams, including first-team honors from Athlon Sports, Lindy’s and Street & Smith’s.
In addition to the Thorpe Award, Revis was earlier named to the watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is presented to the nation’s top defensive player.
The Thorpe award watchlist has 32 candidates. The only other Big East candidate is Senior Strong Safety, Eric Wicks from the Hoopies.
