AP writer Ralph Russo wrote a piece today on some possible Heisman candidates that aren’t really getting any buzz. He makes the point that you don’t have to be a front runner with all of the hype to finish with the trophy in your hands. Russo points out that Johnny Manziel, Cam Newton, and Jameis Winston won it in their first year in a starting role.
Russo spotlights 6 players that he believes are “down-the-ballot” candidates that could have Heisman worthy seasons, and NC State quarterback Jacoby Brissett was one of them.
JACOBY BRISSETT, QB, NORTH CAROLINA STATE
For one quarter last September, Brissett and the Wolfpack were the story of college football.