Jackson, Watson, Browning among 5 Walter Camp finalists

Posted November 30, 2016 6:00 am

The Associated Press

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is dragged down from behind by Kentucky's J.D. Harmon (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Louisville, Ky. Kentucky won 41-38. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) The Associated Press

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - Quarterbacks Lamar Jackson from Louisville, Deshaun Watson from Clemson and Jake Browning from Washington are among the five the finalists for the Walter Camp player of the year award.

They're joined by defensive stars Jonathan Allen of Alabama and Jabriill Peppers of Michigan.

Jackson is the front-runner for the Heisman Trophy and has accounted for 51 touchdowns.

Watson and Browning will lead their teams into conference championship games this weekend, hoping to earn spots in the College Football Playoff.

Allen is the anchor of a defensive line that's helped the top-ranked Tide allow the fewest points and yards in the country.

Peppers is a versatile linebacker who also returns punts. No. 5 Michigan is right behind Alabama in scoring and total defense.

The Walter Camp winner will be announced Dec. 8.

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2016, file photo, Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) sacks Texas A&M quarterback Trevor Knight during the first half of an NCAA college football game,in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Southeastern Conference's two stingiest defenses will take the field in the league championship game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) The Associated Press

Washington quarterback Jake Browning passes against Washington State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) The Associated Press

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