Heisman Trophy Watch: Top 10 Candidates after Week 5

Sep 12, 2015; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) passes the ball during the first half against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

• Season stats: 738 yards, 69%, 9 TD, 4 INT
• Last game vs Notre Dame: 11/22, 97 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT

Deshaun Watson hasn’t quite put up impressive numbers this season, but he’s an electrifying talent out of the ACC. He’ll need a lot of work to get towards the top of the Heisman ballot, but Clemson has a favorable schedule ahead, which will help his stock rise over the next couple of weeks.

He spreads the ball out quite a bit, throwing touchdowns to five different targets thus far. His threat to leave the pocket also leaves defenses hanging from time to time. He isn’t the most polished quarterback in the bunch, but as a true sophomore, the kid has a lot of talent.

He had a rough game at home against Notre Dame in the rain, but will look to bounce back with Georgia Tech this week, and expect Deshaun Watson to bounce back.

Next: Baker Mayfield