College Football Quarterback Power Rankings: Week 6

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Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers linebacker Kendall Joseph (34) attempts to bring down Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the second quarter at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Is there a player more deserving of the Heisman Trophy through five weeks of the 2016 season than Lamar Jackson of Louisville? Probably not. The sophomore quarterback has been the most exciting player in the country and everyone tunes in just to see him make opponents look silly with his slippery moves.

Not many quarterbacks can move the way he does and you can bet he’s the most valuable player to his own team in college football. The Cardinals’ offense might not be nearly the same if there was a different quarterback under center.

Why do I say this? Just look at the numbers.

After a solid 2015 season as a first-year starter, the Boynton Beach, Fla., native has put up even more impressive numbers through five games than he did his entire freshman season. He’s completing about 59 percent of his throws for 1,625 yards and 14 touchdowns with four picks. He has also rushed for 688 yards and 14 more scores.

With 28 touchdowns through five games, Jackson is on pace to record 67 total touchdowns on the season. If he continues this pace, there’s no way Barrett, Watson, Ward Jr. nor Trubisky will be able to wrestle the Heisman away from him.

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