LSU CB Patrick Peterson wins Jim Thorpe Award

Published Dec. 10, 2010 12:39 a.m. ET

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LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson has won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's best defensive back.

The junior was honored Thursday night during the College Football Awards Show at Disney World.

TCU safety Tejay Johnson and Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara were the other finalists.