As we transfer in the direction of the Heisman Trophy ceremony on Saturday night time, two-way Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter stays the odds-on favourite to take residence the award. Let’s predict the early favorites for faculty soccer’s most prestigious award for the 2025 season.
Arch Manning – QB, Texas
The nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning and grandson of former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning, Arch seems to be in line to take over the beginning job in Austin after an up-and-down 12 months from quarterback Quinn Ewers. Manning noticed motion in eight video games this 12 months, throwing for 939 yards, 9 touchdowns and two interceptions. Dissimilar to his Tremendous Bowl-winning uncles, Manning is a dual-threat quarterback, scoring 4 instances on the bottom this 12 months to go together with 100 dashing yards. Assuming Manning can take over the beginning position, he might very properly be the Heisman favourite going into the 2025 season.
DJ Lagway – QB, Florida
A heralded highschool recruit, Lagway traded snaps with quarterback Graham Mertz earlier than taking up down the stretch and wowing along with his arm expertise and escapability within the pocket. Lagway completed the 12 months with 11 touchdowns, seven interceptions and 1,610 yards and can return to Florida with a 12 months of expertise below his belt and a stable receiving corps led by junior broad receiver Eugene Wilson III.
Ryan Williams – WR, Alabama
The 17-year-old true freshman sensation led the Crimson Tide in receiving yards and touchdowns this 12 months, showcasing his large play potential, averaging 19.0 yards per reception. Assuming Williams stays put in Tuscaloosa, the one query is who might be delivering the ball to him, as quarterback Jalen Milroe might declare for the NFL Draft or enter the switch portal this winter.
Jeremiah Smith – WR, Ohio State
One other true freshman, Smith, hauled in 10 touchdowns by means of the air and scored one other on the bottom in his 2024 marketing campaign. A bodily, gifted receiver, Smith had viewers in awe with acrobatic one-handed catches on quite a few events. Ohio State begins the season on Aug. 30 towards Texas, a very good alternative for Smith to start out his Heisman marketing campaign on a nationwide stage.
ONE-HANDED @OhioStateFB extends their lead with this Jeremiah Smith landing.#B1GFootball on CBS pic.twitter.com/3VMuKAvxEQ
— Huge Ten Community (@BigTenNetwork) October 5, 2024
Nico Iamaleava – QB, Tennessee
The sophomore signal-caller had a stable 2024 season, totaling 19 touchdowns, 5 interceptions and a pair of,512 yards by means of the air whereas main the Volunteers to a School Soccer Playoff look. Head coach Josh Heupel’s fast-paced offense will at all times present its quarterback with ample scoring alternatives, and Iamaleava might be in Heisman rivalry from week one.
