If the 2016 Heisman Trophy race taught us anything, it's that contenders take a variety of paths to award consideration. Among the five finalists who attended last Saturday's ceremony in New York City, only one—Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers—was considered a composite 5-star prospect coming out of high school.

Oklahoma receiver Dede Westbrook attended junior college prior to arriving in Norman, while Lamar Jackson carried 3-star status in composite recruit rankings. Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield didn't even hold a scholarship when he enrolled at Texas Tech as a freshman. 

The point is, it's awfully difficult to project which high school standouts will ultimately transition into celebrated college...

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