Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers Named 2016 Paul Hornung Award Winner
Defensive Stalwart who Returns Kicks and Plays Offense Earns Most Versatile Player Honor
Louisville, Ky. – Wednesday, December 7, 2016 – University of Michigan third-year sophomore Jabrill Peppers, who this year became the first person to earn Big Ten defensive player of the year, linebacker of the year and return specialist of the year, was named winner of the seventh annual Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse. The Louisville Sports Commission and Paul Hornung present the Award to the most versatile player in major college football.