Lamar Jackson.
Runners-up: Gary Sanchez, Brian Dozier, Angelique Kerber
3/4 of the year down. Here's where things stand in the race for 2016 Athlete of the Year.
January-Von Miller
February-Lionel Messi
March - Buddy Hield
April-Breanna Stewart
May - Klay Thompson
June - LeBron James
July-Serena Williams
August-Michael Phelps
September - Lamar Jackson