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Heisman Trophy 2016: 5 Under-the-Radar Candidates after Week 7

By Zach Bigalke

Sep 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) scores a touchdown as California Golden Bears cornerback Darius Allensworth (2) defends during the fourth quarterat Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) scores a touchdown as California Golden Bears cornerback Darius Allensworth (2) defends during the fourth quarterat Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 19, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs wide receiver Carlos Henderson (1) makes a catch while defended by Arkansas State Red Wolves defensive back Chris Humes (29) in the first quarter of the 2015 New Orleans Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs wide receiver Carlos Henderson (1) makes a catch while defended by Arkansas State Red Wolves defensive back Chris Humes (29) in the first quarter of the 2015 New Orleans Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Carlos Henderson (WR/Louisiana Tech)

The nation’s top receiver plays in Ruston for a Conference USA team, and the projected Biletnikoff Award winner could also earn his way into a Manhattan invite. Henderson sat out the Bulldogs’ game against UTEP with a minor ankle injury, but he nevertheless ranks third nationally in total receiving yards and averages more per game than anyone else. While receivers always seem to have a hard time gaining much traction in the Heisman race, Henderson’s numbers could force voters to pay attention.

Last week the Louisiana Tech star caught 12 passes for 326 yards and five touchdowns. The week before that, Henderson finished with eight catches for 232 yards and three scores. He also went over 100 yards against Texas Tech in a close loss. The junior is also tied for first nationally with ten receiving touchdowns despite missing one game. If he can continue to post games with 200-plus receiving yards, Henderson could begin to threaten Trevor Insley’s 17-year-old receiving yards record and catch 20 or more touchdowns.

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