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2021 Heisman Trophy Race Is on the Brink of Having Undeserving QBs

In theory, any college football player can win the Heisman Trophy. Reality, however, has told an incompatible story.

Since the Heisman was first awarded in 1935, a quarterback or running back has hoisted the prestigious honor in 79 of 86 seasons. Lately, it's been a QB-dominated award; 17 of the 21 winners in this millennium played the position.

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith interrupted the trend in 2020, but voting tendencies are well-established and very likely to continue.

There is good reason for this QB-centric inclination. Quarterback is arguably the most important position in all of sports, let alone football.