If it wasn't enough that TCU safety Stephen Hodge is a preseason All-American and was named the state's top defensive back by Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine, he is now on the watch list for the 2008 Jim Thorpe Award, honoring the nation's top defensive back.

He's also on the watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy which recognizes the nation's best defensive player.

The senior from Tatum had eight sacks last season, which lead the nation for defensive backs.

He was also an All-Mountain West Conference pick and was named to the All-Texas College Team by Dave Campbell's.

Hodge was second on the Frogs in sacks, tackles for a loss (10.5) and pass break-ups (seven).

Hodge's bio from TCU.

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