And that's landed the talented safety on this postseason finalist list, with Phillips trying to become the first non-BCS conference defensive back since 1995 (and only the second ever) to win the Jim Thorpe Award.
JIM THORPE FINALISTS
Johnthan Banks
School: Mississippi State
Class: Senior
Notable stats: Four interceptions and 56 tackles
Interesting tidbit: His 16 career interceptions are third in FBS and 320 career interception return yards are most among active players
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Dee Milliner
School: Alabama
Class: Junior
Notable stats: Two interceptions, 14 pass breakups (leads SEC) and 44 tackles
Interesting tidbit: He is considered a first-round lock in the NFL Draft, whenever he decides to come out.
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Phillip Thomas
School: Fresno State
Class: Senior
Notable stats: Eight interceptions (leads nation), 73 tackles and three sacks
Interesting tidbit: His eight interceptions are more than 35 bowl subdivision teams have as a whole.
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