Jabrill Peppers Finishes 5th In Heisman Trophy Voting
NEW YORK (AP) — Lamar Jackson is the first Louisville player to win the Heisman Trophy, beating out preseason favorite Deshaun Watson of Clemson despite some late-season struggles.
The sensational sophomore quarterback leapt over a loaded field of Heisman Trophy contenders early in the season and by the time he slowed down nobody could catch him.
The highest honor in college football was handed out Saturday night in New York.
Baker Mayfield finished third and Oklahoma teammate and fellow finalist Dede Westbrook was fourth. Michigan's Jabrill Peppers was fifth.
2016 Heisman Trophy votes:
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) December 11, 2016
Lamar Jackson: 2,144 points
Deshaun Watson: 1,524
Baker Mayfield: 361
Dede Westbrook: 209
Jabrill Peppers: 208
Jackson, at 19 years, 347 days, is the youngest Heisman winner ever.
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