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Deshaun Watson, Dalvin Cook and Heisman hopes in 2016

There were more than a few Deshaun Watson fans who came away from the Heisman ceremony disappointed after watching the Clemson quarterback finish third.

You can say the same about Dalvin Cook fans, upset the Florida State back placed seventh.

But if there is any little bit of solace that can be taken away from this season's results, there is this: Both should be considered Heisman favorites in 2016. Indeed, the top two players in the ACC return for their junior seasons, poised to lead their teams back to the College Football Playoff.