Christian McCaffrey named a finalist for the Walter Camp player of the year award

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey is one of five finalist nominated for the Walter Camp 2015 player of the year award. 

McCaffrey is joined by Alabama RB Derrick Henry, Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield, Clemson QB DeShaun Watson and Iowa DB Desmond King. 

McCaffrey has led the Cardinal to a 10-2 record and a spot in the Pac-12 Championship Game on Saturday vs. USC. He leads the nation in all-purpose yards with 3,035 and is closing in on Barry Sanders' single-season all-purpose yards record of 3,250. He is also ranked sixth nationally in rushing yards with 1,640. 

The winner of the Walter Camp award will be announced on Thursday, December 10.