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Louisville Football: 2016 Season Awards For The Cardinals

By Derek Snyder

Oct 29, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jaylen Smith (9) celebrates with Cardinals tight end Cole Hikutini (18) after catching the game-winning touchdown against the Virginia Cavaliers in the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. The Cardinals won 32-25. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jaylen Smith (9) celebrates with Cardinals tight end Cole Hikutini (18) after catching the game-winning touchdown against the Virginia Cavaliers in the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. The Cardinals won 32-25. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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We take a look at our 2016 regular season awards for the Louisville football team and which players deserve to be on the list.

It was an exciting season for the Louisville football team and the good news is that it isn’t over yet. Lamar Jackson is up for the Heisman Trophy and the rest of the team will be facing off against the LSU Tigers in the Citrus Bowl.

There have been many players worthy of winning one of our seasonal awards, but only a few were good enough to actually be chosen.

Without anymore delay, here are our awards for the 2016 regular season:

Oct 22, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jaylen Smith (9) avoids the tackle of North Carolina State Wolfpack defensive back Dravious Wright (8) during the first quarter at Papa John
Oct 22, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jaylen Smith (9) avoids the tackle of North Carolina State Wolfpack defensive back Dravious Wright (8) during the first quarter at Papa John /

Best Breakout Player On Offense | Jaylen Smith

Jaylen Smith was one of the most pleasant surprises on the Louisville football team this season. Not only did he have a great year, but has proven that he has what it takes to be the Cards’ number one receiver for the future.

His highlight of the season came on the road against Virginia. The Cardinals were down throughout the game, but a Lamar Jackson touchdown pass to Smith gave Louisville the lead with under one minute remaining.

It has been clutch plays like that one which gives us all of the confidence in the world in his abilities going forward.

He finished the regular season with 599 receiving yards and six touchdowns.

Next: Best Breakout Defensive Player

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