Heisman Preview

Tonight the biggest individual award will be given out, the Heisman Trophy, the three favorites are Derrick Henry, Deshaun Watson, and Christian McCaffrey. Derrick Henry is probably the most likely to win, Henry is a running back from Alabama who has amounted 1,986 yards on 339 carries and has scored 23 touchdowns. Henry has basically carried the Alabama offense most of the year, and has really increased his importance as the year has gone on. I think that Henry is absolutely a good running back but at the same time I think he benefits greatly from having an elite offensive line, most of which were highly recruited and will probably play on Sunday's. He is a very big running back at around 6'3'' 240 lbs, but he has enough speed to be very productive at the college level. Personally I think that even if he actually wins the Heisman that he isn't the best NFL prospect out of the group, he reminds me a lot of Eddie Lacy, who is a quality running back, but just doesn't have the speed to really shine at the pro level. 

Deshaun Watson is the only quarterback out of the group, he is the epitome of the college quarterback, a very powerful arm and able to scramble all over the field. Watson has passed for around 3,500 yards with a completion rate hanging around 70%, he also compiled 30 passing touchdowns, but had 11 interceptions. What makes him very dangerous is how effectively he can run, he ran for 887 yards and 11 touchdowns. Watson reminds me of Cam Newton, but a little bit smaller, I do think that Watson could end up being a better passer than Cam Newton, especially if he cleans up his form. Deshaun has a very strong arm, and can throw it all over the field, but whoever drafts him eventually will try to clean up his form and release time.  He is definitely one of the better quarterback prospects, but usually mobile quarterback don't thrive in the NFL.

The final candidate is Christian McCaffrey, the running back out of Stanford. Although it might be selling him short to call him just a running back, McCaffrey does everything for the Cardinal. He has compiled over 3,000 all purpose yards which I think broke many records. He has carried his team to a 11-2 record, and a Rose Bowl berth against my Iowa Hawkeyes. Personally I think that McCaffrey best fits the mold of what a Heisman winner is supposed to be. He does everything for his team and is a good student as well, but I think each candidate is deserving and is a good student and player.