5. Jabrill Peppers, LB/S, Michigan
Week 4: 5 tackles, 54 return yards
Season Stats: 33 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 308 total return yards, 1 TD, 24 rushing yards (12.0 YPC) (defensive stats can vary; courtesy of CFBStats.com)
Overview: Peppers faces the disadvantage of being a defensive player (the last winner from that side of the ball, of course, was fellow Wolverine Charles Woodson in 1997), so it's difficult to imagine him ultimately winning the award. But he deserves mention due to his versatility and ability to affect so many different aspects of the game. (Getty)