2016 Heisman Trophy Award Finalists

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The five finalists that received invitations to New York City, New York, on Saturday, December 10th, 2016, for the crowning of the 2016 Heisman Trophy award have been revealed. Here is a list of the five players who were invited.

 Lamar Jackson, Quarterback, #13 Louisville Cardinals (9-3)

• Statistics: 220/382 (57.6% pass completion percentage), 3,390 passing yards, 30 passing touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 234 rush attempts, 1,538 rushing yards, 21 rushing touchdowns, 1 solo tackle, 1 total tackle

 DeShaun Watson, Quarterback, #2 Clemson Tigers (12-1)

• Statistics: 328/486 (67.5% completion percentage), 3,914 passing yards, 37 passing touchdowns, 15 interceptions, 129 rush attempts, 529 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns

 Jabrill Peppers, Linebacker, #6 Michigan Wolverines (10-2)

• Statistics: 46 solo tackles, 21 assisted tackles, 67 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 interception, 1 pass defensed, 21 punt returns, 310 punt return yards, 1 punt return touchdown, 10 kickoff returns, 260 kickoff return yards, 27 rush attempts, 167 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, 2 receptions, 3 receiving yards

 Baker Mayfield, Quarterback, #7 Oklahoma Sooners (10-2)

• Statistics: 235/330 (71.2% completion percentage), 3,669 passing yards, 38 passing touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 74 rush attempts, 143 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns

 Dede Westbrook, Wide Receiver, #7 Oklahoma Sooners (10-2)

• Statistics: 74 receptions, 1,465 receiving yards, 16 receiving touchdowns, 7 rush attempts, 84 rushing yards, 0/2 (0% completion percentage), 4 punt returns, 79 punt return yards, 1 punt return touchdown, 8 kickoff returns, 227 kickoff return yards, 1 solo tackle, 1 total tackle

-Asher Fair