Five reasons why Jabrill Peppers should win the Heisman

3. Peppers’ versatility makes him even more valuable

Peppers is the type of player who helps his team win games in any way he can. Peppers is listed as a linebacker and defensive back, and played the majority of his snaps on the defensive side of the ball. But he did more than just that for Michigan this season. Offensively, he carried the ball 27 times for 167 yards and scored three touchdowns. He also caught two passes. Peppers was the Wolverine’s main return specialist as well. He scored one touchdown on special teams and had another called back. His punt return average led the Big Ten and was fourth nationally. After playing 933 snaps at 15 different positions this season, it’s hard to say Peppers could have done more to help Michigan win football games.

Postseason awards have been coming out, and Peppers has been cleaning up. He won the Paul Horning award, presented to the nation’s most versatile player. This was fitting, as he also became the first Big Ten football player to win three individual awards in one season. Peppers took home conference honors for defensive player of the year, linebacker of the year and return specialist of the year. Voters haven’t been shy about recognizing Peppers’ talents, and it’s easy to see why when you watch Michigan play football.