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Pitt S Erick Hallett Named Semifinalist for Jim Thorpe Award

The Pitt Panthers safety is in the running for an award given to the country's top defensive back.

Stephen Thompson

Pitt S Erick Hallett Named Semifinalist for Jim Thorpe Award
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PITTSBURGH -- Erick Hallett had already been named a midseason All-American by the Athletic, Athlon Sports and Pro Football Network, but the Pitt Panthers' outstanding starting free safety is not yet done adding to his resume.

Hallett was the only defensive back from the ACC to make the list of 12 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, given annually by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame to the best defensive back in college football. 

Hallett has developed a knack for finding the ball so far this season. He's created five turnovers - three interceptions and two fumble recoveries - and is Pro Football Focus' highest-graded coverage man in the slot. Hallett's also recorded 23 total tackles and two for loss during a season that puts him in contention for ACC Defensive Player of the Year. 

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Stephen Thompson
STEPHEN THOMPSON

Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper.  He primarily worked the Pitt men's basketball beat, and filled in on coverage of football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics and lacrosse, in addition to other sports as needed. His work at The Pitt News has won awards from the Pennsylvania News Media Association and Associated College Press.  During the spring and summer of 2021, Stephen interned for Pittsburgh Sports Now, covering baseball in western Pennsylvania. Hailing from Washington D.C., family ties have cultivated a love of Boston's professional teams and Pitt athletics, and a fascination with sports in general.  You can reach Stephen by email at stephenethompson00@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter. Read his latest work:

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