2016 Heisman Trophy Finalists Announced

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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