The Louisville Sports Commission announced Marcus Jones as a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse.

Hall of fame running back Paul Hornung aka the “Golden Boy” started giving out the award in 2010. The award is given to the most versatile college player in the nation, there are five players that make it to the finals.

The 17-person Paul Hornung Award national selection committee chose the 2021 finalist with fans generating the 18th vote.

The finalist for 2021

Marcus Jones- Houston

Jones is one of the best returners in the country and is quickly gaining attention. In Houston’s game against SMU Jones returned a 100-yard kickoff for a touchdown with 17 seconds left in the game. Jones is also the only FBS player with four return touchdowns and three interceptions and on offensive touchdowns.

Jayden Reed - Michgan State

Reed, a redshirt junior has 45 receptions for 829-yards and seven touchdowns and six carries for 42-yards and a touchdown.

Blake Corum- Michigan

Corum is a sophomore that has 129 carries for 778 yards and 10 touchdowns and 20 catches for 137 yards and a touchdown.

Justin Hall- Ball State

Hall is one of the seven players in the country to score a touchdown from rushing, kickoff, and returns this season.

Kyren Williams- Notre Dame

Notre Dame’s star running back Kyren Williams is a major force in Notre Dame’s offense.