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Oklahoma State Football: 5 reasons Mason Rudolph could win the 2017 Heisman Trophy

By Collin Wieder

Dec 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys wide receiver Jhajuan Seales (81) offensive lineman Brad Lundblade (71) and quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) after scoring on a 23-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes during the 2016 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys wide receiver Jhajuan Seales (81) offensive lineman Brad Lundblade (71) and quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) after scoring on a 23-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes during the 2016 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oklahoma State football returns its soon-to-be career leading passer in Mason Rudolph. The senior Cowboy could be more than just a statistical leader, taking home college football’s biggest honor.

Oklahoma State’s offense has featured many talented quarterbacks under Mike Gundy, but Mason Rudolph is arguably the best. Rudolph started seeing action in his freshman year and gradually progressed into an elite college quarterback.

Rudolph’s resume includes two double-digit wins seasons, a win-loss record of 22-6 and 8,714 passing yards, 55 touchdowns against just 17 interceptions and seven rushing touchdowns in his career.

The senior signal-caller stands out amongst the past starters for a few reasons. He brings the best of some previous starters into one player. He’s got the arm strength, accuracy and zip of Brandon Weeden, but he also brings some of the scrambling ability of Zac Robinson. He’s not a premier athlete, but he’s progressed into a capable runner.

Rudolph is a great college quarterback, but he’s also got the skills of NFL prototype passer. His measurables come in at 6-foot-5, 235-pounds. He’s shown maturity and command of the offense taking over OSU’s potent offense as just a freshman.

Some of the already mentioned these reasons make up why his 2017 season could be the best not only in OSU but an all-time great season and ending with a Heisman Trophy.

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