Every year the best players in college football are recognized by the Heisman Trophy committee and brought to New York. They are the best of the best and are all hopeful to take home the Heisman trophy that so many college football players hope to take home. Monday night the finalists were announced and the list isn’t all that surprising. Here are those names…
Lamar Jackson, Quarterback, Louisville
Jabrill Peppers, Linebacker, Michigan
Baker Mayfield, Quarterback, Oklahoma
Deshaun Watson, Quarterback, Clemson
Dede Westbrook, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma
The favorite for the award is Lamar Jackson from Louisville. This dual threat quarterback finished the season with 3,390 passing yards and 1,538 rushing yards, both amazing numbers. He also totaled 51 touchdowns in 2016. His biggest competition is likely Deshaun Watson, a finalist for the award in 2015.