Penn State Football: 5 reasons Trace McSorley could win 2017 Heisman

Penn State Football: 5 reasons Trace McSorley could win the 2017 Heisman Trophy

Oct 22, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) throws a pass during a warmup prior to the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Ohio State 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 12, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) runs over Indiana Hoosiers defenders to score a touchdown during the first quarter of the game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Heisman highlight creator

Every Heisman winner has a moment sports channels play over and over again. Johnny Manziel had the bobbled touchdown pass at Alabama. Lamar Jackson had the B-button touchdown run at Florida State. Marcus Mariota had the comeback in the opener against Michigan State. Not all Heisman winner have a moment like this, but it’s usually a part of the journey.

McSorley was no different in his sophomore season. He completed so many memorable deep balls on defenses and ripped off key runs out of the zone read. He would cap all those plays with his signature home run celebration.

This isn’t the biggest of reasons why McSorley will be a candidate. However, Heisman players always have that lightning-in-a-bottle feel to them. McSorley embodies this, and its evident by his home run-type plays. It’s also why almost seven of his receivers averaged nearly 15 or more yards per catch, but there’s bigger reasons why he’ll be a player to watch.

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