2016 Heisman Trophy Finalists Announced
Lamar Jackson, Deshaun Watson, Jabrill Peppers, Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook are the finalists for the 2016 Heisman Trophy. The announcement of the invitations came just after 7 p.m. ET on Monday. The ceremony will take place at 8 p.m. ET Saturday night in New York.
Here’s how the contenders stack up:
Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville
Passing: 220-for-382, 3,390 yards, 30 touchdowns, 9 interceptions
Rushing: 234 carries for 1,538 yards, 21 touchdowns
Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson
Passing: 329-for-487, 3,914 yards, 37 touchdowns, 15 interceptions
Rushing: 129 carries for 529 yards, six touchdowns
Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
Passing: 235-for-330, 3,669, 38 touchdowns, 8 interceptions
Rushing: 74 carries, 143 yards, six touchdowns
Jabrill Peppers, LB, Michigan
Defensive: 72 tackles, 16.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble
Offensive: 751 all-purpose yards (167 rush, 3 receiving, 310 punt return, 260 kick return, 11 interception return), four total touchdowns.
Dede Westbrook, WR, Oklahoma
74 receptions, 1,465 yards, 16 touchdowns, 1 punt return touchdown