Louisville Football: 2016 Season Awards For The Cardinals

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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Oct 22, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals tight end Cole Hikutini (18) runs the ball against North Carolina State Wolfpack defensive back Dravious Wright (8) during the second quarter at Papa John /

Best Offensive Player | Cole Hikutini

This is pretty much the “best offensive player outside of Lamar Jackson” award.

Obviously, there isn’t anyone that would come close in this situation, but Hikutini is still our guy. He was super valuable for the Cards in 2016, which included many, many touchdown catches in the end-zone.

I think it’s fair to say that Cole Hikutini is a large reason why Jackson will probably win the Heisman Trophy. His ability to block and go get the football has been huge for a Louisville offense that has been the best in America all season long.

The senior tight-end will be sorely missed next season, as the Cards will have to replace his eight receiving touchdowns.

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