Michigan / Detroit King 2016 CB LaVert Hill was named a semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award (Story)

Written by
Jeff Corrion
Published
11/15/2018
Photo Credit
Michigan Athletics

Michigan / Detroit King 2016 CB LaVert Hill was named a semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award among 13 others. The Jim Thorpe Award is awarded to the best Defensive Back in College Football.

Hill has tallied six pass breakups, including one interception that he returned 21 yards for a touchdown against Wisconsin, and has made 10 total tackles, with seven solo stops and 1.0 for loss.

The Jim Thorpe Award will be presented on December 6th, 2018.

Graduation Year
2016
Height
5'11
Weight
180