This year, Amerson has been nothing short off a revelation. Despite being just a sophomore, Amerson has put N.C. State in the national spotlight for all the right reasons. After breaking an 84-year old school record for interceptions, Amerson went on to equal the ACC record in the same category. Contributing to almost one-third of N.C. State’s turnovers this season, he turned many a game in the Pack’s favor and even went on to return one of his picks for a touchdown against Virginia. Amerson’s performance seemed even more impressive as 65 FBS schools as a whole had as many or fewer interceptions. Amerson , who was twice voted as an ACC player of the week and finished second in the ACC defensive player of the season, was also named as one of the three finalists for the Jim Thorpe award, awarded to the top defensive back in the nation to go along with the first team All-ACC honors bestowed upon him.