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10. Jake Locker-- Locker is arguably the best quarterback in the Nation this year, and would be at the top of my list if it wasn't for the team around him. He has a great wide recieving corps behind him, but little else as UW looks to mkae it to a bowl game for the first time since 2002. That's going to be a greater concern than Locker's Heisman chances. A 9-10 win season WOULD make Locker a favorite though, but many (myself included) do not see the Huskies winning over 6 games with such a difficult schedule.
2009 Stats: Comp %: 58.4--- Pass Yds: 2,800--- TD/INT: 21/11
9. Michael Floyd-- In his sophomore year, many would argue that Floyd had a better chance because the talent at quarterback for the Irish. Unfortunately, Floyd missed over half of the season with a shoulder injury and missed out on any sort of Heisman mention. This year, he will be a legitimate contender because he has the buzz, and could become a favorite option for a young quarterback. We will need to see over 12 TD's and 1,000 Rec yards for Floyd to be invited to NYC.
2009 Stats: Missed 5 games: Rec Yds: 795--- TD: 9
8. Christian Ponder-- In 2009, I witnessed Christian Ponder throw an interception right into the hands of a Clemson linebacker. In vain, Ponder chased after the oppressor and did his best to tackle the linebacking mammoth. It was to no avail, and Ponder's shoulder was destroyed. A successful offseason surgery later, Ponder has a chance to get to the top of the Heisman table, but his recieving unit is very unexperienced. If he is able to get FSU to a BCS bowl, he will deserve it.
2009 Stats: (Missed 4 starts) Comp %: 68.8--- Pass yds: 2717--- TD/Int: 14/7
7. Kellen Moore-- Simple enough for Junior Kellen Moore: Get to the BCS title game and the trophy is yours. The Heisman has always celebrated those who have let their talent shed light onto other players, and Moore is a very diverse passer. If he can replicate the same stats from '09, he is a shoe in for a visit to the Big Apple.
2009 Stats: Comp %: 64.3--- Pass yds: 3536--- TD/Int: 35/3
6. Matt Barkley-- The Cali Kid may be ranked too high for the taste of some USC haters, but with a very promising freshman season, I think he has to be mentioned with the big boys this time around. He has weapons, all USC quarterbacks will, but it will take some pretty stats to see him hoisting the Heisman until 2011 or 2012.
2009 Stats: Comp %: 59.9--- Pass yds: 2735--- TD/Int: 15/14
5. Ryan Williams-- Now to the two most compelling running backs in College Football. First, Ryan Williams. Williams was thought to be a suitable replacement for an injured Darren Evans, but he turned out to be an absolutle machine. I'm not even a VT fan (far from it) but it was beautiful to watch Ryan Williams tear up defenses left and right. A season just like '09 and a better overall result for the Hokies (I know they were 10-3) and I see Ryan Williams pretty far up the list. The problem is, the Hokies have a vast array of talented running backs. Evans is back, and Oglesby will get the short yardage. My point is, carries, yards, and touchdowns could be taken away from Williams during the year.
2009 Stats: Yards: 1,720--- YPC: 5.6--- TD: 21
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