UM’s Jabrill Peppers is 70-1 long shot for Heisman

The Detroit News Published 1:31 p.m. ET March 28, 2016

Michigan defensive back / linebacker and return specialist Jabrill Peppers is a 70-1 long shot to win the Heisman Trophy in 2016.

New odds were released by the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook on Monday, and Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is the favorite at 5-1, followed by LSU running back Leonard Fournette and Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey at 6-1.

Watson was a 2015 Heisman finalist along with McCaffrey and Alabama running back Derrick Henry, who won the award.

There are no Michigan State players with odds of 100-1 or better.

Peppers had 45 tackles (5.5 for loss) and 10 pass breakups last season, 17 punt returns for 194 yards and eight kick returns for 223 yards. He also saw part-time duty as a running back and receiver.

HEISMAN TROPHY ODDS

Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson, 5-1

Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU, 6-1

Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford, 6-1

Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma, 10-1

Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State, 12-1

J.T. Barrett, QB, Ohio State, 15-1

Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia, 15-1

Seth Russell, QB, Baylor, 12-1

Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss, 20-1

Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA, 20-1

Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma, 20-1