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CFB Analyst R.J. Young names 2 B1G stars to his Heisman Trophy Watch List for 2022

Grant Bricker

By Grant Bricker

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R.J. Young named who he thinks should be considered for the Heisman Trophy this season. He has 2 B1G players in his Top 5.

C.J. Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were the only 2 B1G players that made his list. The other players that made his list were Bryce Young, Dillon Gabriel, and Will Anderson. Stroud and Smith-Njigba will be leading an explosive offense in Columbus, and may take home some awards at the end of the season. A Heisman Trophy isn’t completely out of the cards.

Here is how he ranked the players on his list:

  • No. 1: C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
  • No. 2: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
  • No. 3: Will Anderson Jr, LB, Alabama
  • No. 4: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
  • No. 5: Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oklahoma

A defensive player has not won the Heisman since Charles Woodson did it back in 1997 for Michigan. The players on this list could definitely be taking home multiple awards when the 2022 season is wrapped up.

Grant Bricker

Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.