Robert Griffin III just dropped his Heisman Trophy picks, and if you are a fan of Miami or Oregon State, you are going to want to hear this. While Jeremiah Smith is still the runaway favorite, ranked first by RGIII, his list puts Miami quarterback Darian Mensah right there at number two, with Oregon State’s Jesse Legree at number three.
Miami’s QB Is Balling Out Like Crazy
Mensah has been straight-up incredible this year. He has slung the ball for an insane 2,151 yards and tossed 22 touchdowns. But get this, he has been picked off just once all season. That is a mind-boggling ratio for any quarterback! And here is the kicker, he leads the entire nation in QBR, which tells you everything about his efficiency. The dude is doing it all, even punching in two rushing touchdowns this year. Miami fans should be absolutely hyped for what he is bringing to the field.
Oregon State’s Dominant Duo and A Receiving Powerhouse
Right behind Mensah at number three on RGIII’s list is Oregon State wide receiver Jesse Legree. This guy is a certified playmaker, pulling in 46 receptions for a ridiculous 1,040 yards and 14 touchdowns. He leads the nation in both receiving yards AND touchdowns. Oh, and here is the kicker: Legree has snagged a touchdown and racked up at least 100 yards in *every single game* this season. Every. Single. Game. That is pure dominance.
But Legree is not the only receiver lighting up RGIII’s radar. Toney is also on the list, and he leads the nation with 66 receptions already this year, tallying 952 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is third in both receiving yards and touchdowns across the country. Think about this: Smith, Legree, and Toney are the only three receivers in the entire nation with over 900 receiving yards. They are also three of only four guys with ten or more touchdowns, with Collin Dixon of Illinois being the fourth. That is some elite company.
Rounding out RGIII’s list is Oregon State’s other superstar, quarterback Braden Atkinson. This sophomore transfer from Mercer is absolutely shredding defenses, leading the nation in *both* passing yards and passing touchdowns. He has completed 189 of 273 passes for an astounding 2,604 yards and 24 touchdowns, while throwing just two interceptions. And just like Mensah, he is a dual threat, with two rushing touchdowns and even a receiving touchdown this season!
Yeah, Jeremiah Smith might be the favorite for now, but Darian Mensah, Jesse Legree, Toney, and Braden Atkinson are putting up numbers that demand attention. They are not just deserving of votes, they are making a real statement in this Heisman race. Keep your eyes peeled, because this is getting good.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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