Heisman Trophy 2016: Louisville Quarterback Lamar Jackson Wins Award

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson was named the 2016 Heisman Trophy winner Saturday night.

Jackson beat out Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide receiver Dede Westbrook, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson and Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers.

Heisman voting order:
1. Lamar Jackson
2. Deshaun Watson
3. Baker Mayfield
4. Dede Westbrook
5. Jabrill Peppers

— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) December 11, 2016

Jackson: 2,144 points
Watson: 1,524
Mayfield: 361
Westbrook: 209
Peppers: 208#Sooners

— Eric Bailey (@EricBaileyTW) December 11, 2016

Jackson, a sophomore, had a 2016 season to remember. He set the Atlantic Coast Conference record with his 51 total touchdowns (30 throwing, 21 rushing), and he was named the ACC Player of the Year and received the Maxwell Award, which is awarded to the player of the year in college football. He rushed for 1,538 yards and threw for 3,390.

He led the Cardinals to a 9-3 record and a berth in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31.