Alabama Football: 3 takeaways from win over LSU

When the Heisman trophy has been talked about in Tuscaloosa, the conversation usually shifts towards Mac Jones. But, this is what makes Alabama’s football program so special. The fact that it has three legitimate Heisman candidates.

Najee Harris has been violating SEC defenses for all of this shortened season. Harris has rushed for 100+ yards in 4 of 9 games. He has also recorded 3+ touchdowns in 4 games.

On the year, Harris has 1,285 total yards, 20 touchdowns and averages 6.5 yards per touch. He has also recorded a touchdown in 15 of his past 16 games.

Alabama football has been a far more pass oriented team (imagine saying that 10 years ago), but this type of style should not discredit the work Harris has put up for the Tide. When given the opportunity, Harris has been a fantastic playmaker. He has great speed, cuts quick and most importantly is a physical back.

With such a high powered offense, can we give Harris a legitimate stake to the Heisman? Well he should be in the conversation as the best back in the nation. But is he the best offensive player on his team?

That is the question I have been struggling with all year, as there are so many talented players on this Alabama offense. Which makes it even tougher to say a player is the best in all of college football, when it can be argued he isn’t the best player on his own team.

In all reality, a quarterback is more likely than not going to take home this trophy. But if you are a Heisman voter who is not too thrilled with the QB’s, take a deep dive with the Alabama playmakers. Harris and Smith have done more than enough to be considered among the elite of college football.