NEW YORK, N.Y. -- University of Michigan junior/sophomore Jabrill Peppers finished fifth in the 2016 balloting for the Heisman Trophy, announced Saturday (Dec. 10) by the Heisman Trophy Trust at the PlayStation Theater in New York City. Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson won the award recognizing college football's outstanding player.
Peppers finished with 208 votes and placed behind fellow finalists Lamar Jackson (2,144), Deshaun Watson (1,524), Baker Mayfield (361) and Dede Westbrook (209).
Peppers is the first Michigan player to finish in the top 10 of the voting since quarterback Denard Robinson finished sixth in 2010.