USC Players Congratulate Adoree' Jackson Thorpe Award On Social Media

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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After Adoree’ Jackson won the 2016 Jim Thorpe Award, teammates and fellow Trojans took to social media to congratulate the nation’s top defensive back.

USC’s Adoree’ Jackson became just the second Trojan to win the Jim Thorpe Award, which is given to the top defensive back in the country, on Thursday night.

Jackson’s exceptional 2016, which included four interceptions, 51 tackles and a wealth of highlights, has been rewarded with first team All-American nods from Sporting News, Walter Camp and CollegeSportsMadness.com.

The Thorpe Award is the centerpiece of Jackson’s honors, on top of recognition as the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year.

Here’s a look at the messages of congratulations sent Jackson’s way on the back of his big win.

Check out that hardware! @AdoreeKnows takes home the 2016 Thorpe Award Trophy! #FightOn pic.twitter.com/2r5GTYmOZ7

— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) December 9, 2016

Congratulations to USC CB @AdoreeKnows on being named the 2016 Thorpe Award winner! #FightOn pic.twitter.com/UehgNTTH7p

— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) December 9, 2016

Much deserved @AdoreeKnows hard work, humility, and patience. Blessed Up! pic.twitter.com/Ha3TRHysrC

— Coach Ron Bradford (@LockDown) December 9, 2016

@AdoreeKnows you did that my guy Congrats #ThropeAward

— Biggie (@iman_marshall8) December 9, 2016

Congrats to my lil brother @AdoreeKnows this yr’s Thorpe Award Winner! Couldn’t hav happened to a better person and great player #FightOn ✌ https://t.co/rXe2QfWwH7

— Willie McGinest (@WillieMcGinest) December 9, 2016

Yeaaaaaa there we go @AdoreeKnows

— Jahleel Pinner (@YesItsMe_JP) December 9, 2016

Best Corner in the country, Jim Thorpe Winner @AdoreeKnows !!! Proud of my boy!

— Juju Smith Schuster (@TEAM_JUJU9) December 9, 2016

Congrats big brother. You earned every bit of it. @AdoreeKnows

— 2️⃣8️⃣ (@CJPollard1) December 9, 2016

https://t.co/LIsIj13ZEX

— Darreus Rogers (@DROG_UNO) December 9, 2016

Proud of you lil bro….God is great . This is just the beginning, I have no doubt in my mind that you’ll accomplish much more .@AdoreeKnows

— Kevon Seymour (K1) (@KevonSeymour) December 9, 2016

Congrats DUECE @AdoreeKnows

— Antwaun Woods Sr. (@AntwaunWoods_) December 9, 2016

Congrats @AdoreeKnows !! Well deserved

— Marc Tyler (@M_Tyler26) December 9, 2016

Maaaaan way to hold it down!!!! Congrats to @AdoreeKnows for winning the Thorpe award! #RESPECT #FightOn

— Terrell Thomas (@TerrellThomas24) December 9, 2016

Deuce you the man!! @AdoreeKnows congrats on everything my guy!!!

— GBOW (@Gerald_Bowman) December 9, 2016

Man, congrats @AdoreeKnows !! #Legend

— Dion Bailey (@dbailey_18) December 9, 2016

God is good! Congrats lil bro! @AdoreeKnows https://t.co/doB4eLF6HJ

— Silas Redd Jr. (@ThirdEyeSi_) December 9, 2016

S/O to the bro @AdoreeKnows on winning the Thorpe pic.twitter.com/Xy3H4son3F

— Marqise Lee (@TeamLee1) December 9, 2016

@AdoreeKnows Comgrats my brotha well deserved. So proud of this dude and the long way he has came some 10th grade. #ThorpeAwardWinner

— BoodahTvcker (@BThree4) December 9, 2016

Congrats to @AdoreeKnows winning the Thorpe award ! Young savage collecting his dividends outchea #Thorpe #USC #FightOn

— Su’a Cravens (@Sua_Cravens) December 9, 2016

Even Michigan’s Joudan Lewis, who was beaten out by Jackson for the trophy, took a moment to congratulate his rival.

Bro shouted me out even after the dub @AdoreeKnows Congrats Bro bro!

— Jourdan Lewis (@JourdanJD) December 9, 2016

Finally, Matt Leinart congratulated Jackson on the victory, while saying what the entire Trojan Family is likely thinking.

Congrats to @AdoreeKnows for winning the 2016 Jim Thorpe award…now just stay for one more year to win a title #FightOn

— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) December 9, 2016

Jackson takes home the Thorpe and has the chance to nab another honor on Dec. 11 as a finalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy.