There are a multitude of players that have a chance at winning sports most coveted individual award. As the race to New York begins, here is the list, in order, of who we here at CFB Kings think will take home the hardware:
1. Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State - The Junior finally seemed to put it all together in his Rose Bowl MVP performance. His dual threat capabilities garner comparisons to Vince Young and may propel him to the award.
2. Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas - If he even slightly improves on his 3,627 yards and 30 TDs from 2009, he will be in the hunt.
3. Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State - Coaches are raving at Ponder’s ability. Some say he might have the best senior year in FSU history. The last 2 QBs they said that about won the Heisman (Charlie Ward and Chris Weinke).
4. Jacory Harris, QB, Miami - If Miami wins 10 or more games, Harris will be the reason. His 3,352 yards in 2009 led the ACC.
5. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama - The defending Heisman winner will be in the mix, but the Crimson Tide coaching staff has made it clear that backup Trent Richardson will get more carries in 2010, therefore diminishing Ingram’s repeat aspirations.
6. Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon State - The diminutive back has tallied 2,693 yards and 32 TDs in his 2 year career. With a new starter at QB expect his workload and output to increase.
7. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State - Had a 13 to 1 TD to Int ratio in 2009. A win against Virginia Tech in Week 1 might make him a front-runner. A loss will put him in the middle of the pack.
8. Jake Locker, QB, Washington - A poor man’s Tim Tebow… Locker will have the numbers, but will Washington have the wins?
9. Noel Devine, RB, West Virginia - Has averaged 6.5 yards per carry for his career. Should eclipse the 1,600 yard mark this year, which was enough for Ingram in 2009.
10. Demarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma - Finally healthy, this versatile senior should lead the Big 12 in total yards from scrimmage.
11. Dion Lewis, RB, Pittsburgh - If he avoids a sophomore slump, the reigning Big East Offensive Player of the Year will have a run at the trophy.
12. Matt Barkley, QB, USC - The sophomore QB has more offensive weapons than anybody in America. With Lane Kiffin’s tutelage, expect Barkley to put up massive numbers out west.
13. Jerrod Johnson, QB, Texas A&M - The best returning QB in the Big 12 has a shot at breaking 4,000 yards passing this season.
14. Tyrod Taylor, QB, Virginia Tech - The Senior has finally found stability and consistency. His dual threat abilities make him a wildcard in this years Heisman race.
15. Case Keenum, QB, Houston - Will put up big numbers, but lack of competition will relegate him to Colt Brennan-like comparisons.
16. John Clay, RB, Wisconsin - The bruising back should lead the Big Ten in rushing, which is always a good title to have when searching for a Heisman.
17. Stephen Garcia, QB, South Carolina - If he can stay out of Steve Spurrier’s Dog-House, then the most tenured SEC QB might have a monster year.
18. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon - If he didn’t get into offseason legal issues, he’d be much higher. His explosiveness is matched by no one.
19. Evan Royster, RB, Penn State - If the most experienced RB in the Big Ten can regain his 2008 form, he will help Penn State fight for the conference title.
20. Kyle Parker, QB, Clemson - The Rockies outfielder made Clemson fans happy by returning for 2010. He is a sleeper in this race.
Outside Looking In:
Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech
Josh Nesbitt, QB, Georgia Tech
Ricky Dobbs, QB, Navy
Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas State
Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
Greg McIlroy, QB, Alabama
John Brantley, QB, Florida
Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma
Cameron Newton, QB, Auburn
A.J. Jones, WR, Georgia
B.J. Daniels, QB, South Florida
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