Andrew Mukuba earns Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week honors

For the first time in his career, Longhorns defensive back Andrew Mukaba earned the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week award on Tuesday. In the Longhorns win over Michigan on Saturday, Mukuba was a key piece to a Texas defense that only allowed 12 points.

Against the Wolverines, Mukuba recorded his first career interception as a Longhorn and added four tackles to his resume. He also registered two pass-breakups and made life difficult for the Wolverines receivers all afternoon. Against a ranked team, Mukuba took his game to another level.

As Texas improved to 2-0, the defense limited the defending national champions to 284 yards. The Longhorns also held the Wolverines to 80 rushing yards and kept them off the scoreboard for most of the game. That allowed Quinn Ewers and his weapons to build a lead that Michigan could not overcome.

Through two games, Mukaba has made an instant impact in his new program. The Clemson transfer has recorded six tackles and thrived regardless of the opponent. He brings valuable veteran leadership to a Longhorns secondary that struggled last year.

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On Saturday, Mukuba showed just how impactful he can be against one of the best teams in the country. The Longhorns will need to continue for the rest of the season.