Heisman Trophy: 5 Dark horse candidates to watch in 2018

There may have been a constitutional amendment enacted stating Heisman Trophy races must contain an Ohio State quarterback. True or not, 2018 would not be in violation of said codicil.

Dwayne Haskins only saw limited time as J.T. Barrett’s backup, but when he played, there was definitely a feeling that this young man was ready to command the Buckeyes offense. Appearing in eight games, Haskins went 40-of-57 (70.2 pass completion percentage) and threw four touchdowns and one interception in his brief on-field presence.

But it was the way Haskins went about his business, and how he seemed to already have the respect of his teammates that was most impressive. Haskins threw well in the Buckeyes spring football game, well enough to force Joe Burrow into the decision to transfer to LSU.

The Ohio State offense is built for a quarterback like Haskins, and rest assured Urban Meyer will tap every bit of talent available from his young play-caller.

Haskins will also have the help of another Heisman favorite, J.K. Dobbins, at his disposal in the backfield, taking a lot of pressure away from the young quarterback to do it all. The biggest question mark will be who is replacing All-American center Billy Price, who was a big key to the Buckeyes success at quarterback in recent years.