@@alexgrimm8027 it may have contributed, but Bradford's deal was about $80 million as a rookie. The following year, Newton was about $22 million as 1st over all
The worst thing ever to happen to Johnny Manziel is he won Heisman as a Frosh, and then he thought that made him the greatest of all Time and he didn’t have to develop his game (also it was that win over Bama that gave him the Trophy)
Can you do a video on athletes who had amazing single seasons on terrible teams like DeShawn Watson on 2020 Texans.... ichrio on mariners ..... Adam's on raiders
Given the Damar Hamelin injury, you should have a Top 10 of players whose careers were cut short due to injuries. Two examples are Heisman Trophy RB's: Earl Campbell and Billy Sims Campbell had 9704 years despite the injuries from overuse by Bum Phillips. #1 on the list would have to be Darryl Stingley. My name is Thomas R. Kettler.
Troy Smith didn't get much of a chance to do anything. Thus, it's not fair to blame him for not being on the field. Also, he was a late round pick. Better choices for being horrendous as Heisman Trophy winners include: Reggie Bush (although he gave it back), Tim Tebow or Steve Spurrier.
Tebow should've been in place of Bradford. At least Bradford won an offensive rookie of the year award and lasted about a decade in the pros. Tebow was only known for that one playoff game and he was out of the NFL in the half the time
If you look at the Maxwell Award winners, that award has produced more good or great NFL players than the Heisman. If you don't believe me, check it out. Some notables include Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Larry Johnson, Eli Manning, Andrew Luck, and Tua.
Should it include the o-line? Some QBs just get it out faster than others. And some in their prime were just hard to take down or catch when leaving the pocket.
Not even going to mention Jason White? Didn't even get drafted after winning the trophy, and declined the one offer he got because his knees were shot.
Just because their skills didn’t translate to the NFL doesn’t mean they weren’t great. For example Tim Tebow. He was insane in college and I’m a Seminole. Just because it didn’t carry over to the NFL doesn’t mean he wasn’t good
Eric Crouch got drafted, team told him they were moving him to a new position because his game would not transfer to NFL and he refused and was out of league, also Miami exposed that team as not as dominant as it thought it was
Crouch was moved to safety and quit after giving back his bonus (he didn’t have to) because the team told him they’d keep him on offense. Also that Miami team had like 4 future NFL HOFs on it and nobody thought Nebraska even belonged there. They didn’t even win their division in the Big 12 (Colorado beat them).
You need to add wide receiver Devonta Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles to the best list! Because he is having a stellar season! #slim reaper # skinny Batman!
Jackson is fun to watch but is the reason the Ravens won’t win a Super Bowl until he’s gone. He’s a garbage QB. The league always figure these type of QB’s out. He sucks as a passer
Eric Crouch should be on the worst list. The guy seriously thought he could run the option in the NFL and refused to switch to tight end or a non-quarterback position. Everyone but him knew he had a weak arm.
Also that Nebraska team had no business being in Championship game, I took great pleasure in watching Oregon squash Colorado that year (as some felt they deserved to be in title game), and I wanted Oregon and glad they proved they were the better team
Winning the Heisman means youre in a great position for long term NFL success? Is that why most Heisman winners suck in the NFL? Is going to usually one of the worst teams in the league setting them up for success?
I feel like this list shouldn't be based on how their NFL careers turned out since it is an award for the best college football player. Just rank from worst to best sinve 2000
*Newton second season (2012):* 7-9 record in 16 starts, 57.7 completion %, 19 TD 12 INT, 3869 passing yards *No playoffs* *Burrow second season (2021):* 10-6 in 16 starts, 70.4 completion %, 34 TD 14 INT, 4611 passing yards *3-1 in playoffs* Even if you add rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, the rest of the stats speak for themselves.
