North Carolina State University Athletics
DK Kaufman Named to The Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll
10/1/2024 12:00:00 PM | Football
RALEIGH, NC – NC State safety DK Kaufman follows up on being awarded ACC Defensive Back of the Week by being named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for his performance against Northern Illinois.
In addition to being named to the Honor Roll, Kaufman was also added to the Paul Hornung Award Candidates list for the 2024 season. The Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse, is awarded annually by the Louisville Sports Commission to the most versatile player in college football.
Kaufman scored his second touchdown of the season in NC State's 24-17 win over Northern Illinois. He recorded a strip sack of the Huskies' quarterback before scooping up the loose ball and returning it for a touchdown. Kaufman notched four total tackles and a pass breakup in addition to the sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery. He led a NC State defense that held the Huskies to just 63 yards on the ground despite averaging 222 rushing yards entering the contest.
Fan voting to help determine the finalists of the 2024 Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse is currently open! Cast your vote now through Nov. 3, 2024, for your favorite player below. And remember, you can vote once every 24 hours. Vote HERE.
A national selection committee comprised of 18 sports journalists and former NFL stars votes for the Hornung Award winner, with YOUR fan vote comprising the 19th vote.
In addition to being named to the Honor Roll, Kaufman was also added to the Paul Hornung Award Candidates list for the 2024 season. The Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse, is awarded annually by the Louisville Sports Commission to the most versatile player in college football.
Kaufman scored his second touchdown of the season in NC State's 24-17 win over Northern Illinois. He recorded a strip sack of the Huskies' quarterback before scooping up the loose ball and returning it for a touchdown. Kaufman notched four total tackles and a pass breakup in addition to the sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery. He led a NC State defense that held the Huskies to just 63 yards on the ground despite averaging 222 rushing yards entering the contest.
Fan voting to help determine the finalists of the 2024 Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse is currently open! Cast your vote now through Nov. 3, 2024, for your favorite player below. And remember, you can vote once every 24 hours. Vote HERE.
A national selection committee comprised of 18 sports journalists and former NFL stars votes for the Hornung Award winner, with YOUR fan vote comprising the 19th vote.
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