5 reasons Adoree’ Jackson can win the 2016 Heisman Trophy

He’s the most explosive player in the nation

If Jackson is going to be a legitimate Heisman threat, he’s going to need up his touchdown total, which stands at 10 combined over the past two years. While it won’t be easy with limited snaps on offense, Jackson has the skill set to make the most of his opportunities, as he enters 2016 as the most explosive player in the nation.

Jackson was a highly touted cornerback recruit, and he may have been even more accomplished as a track star coming out of high school. Jackson has won Pac-12 conference championships as a sprinter and a jumper on USC’s track team, and has a shot to qualify for the United States Olympic team later this summer.

If that isn’t enough of an indicator to show Jackson’s explosive ability and athleticism, he has the stats to back it up. Jackson has averaged close to 26 yards per kick return in his career, in addition to 10.1 yards per punt return and just shy of 15 yards per reception.

Jackson is a rare player in the sense that he has an opportunity to score every time he touches the ball. That was apparent last year against arch-rival UCLA, as Jackson evaded multiple tackles while flying down the field on a 42-yard punt return.

Adding in a few more touchdowns on explosive plays will put Jackson in the discussion as one of the most productive overall players in the nation, and he certainly has the athletic ability to make that a reality. Jackson is also sure to produce some of the jaw-dropping moments that every Heisman winner needs.

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