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Way-too-early look at top 5 Heisman Trophy candidates for 2022

By Connor Muldowney

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: The 2021 Heisman Trophy Winner quarterback Bryce Young from Alabama speaks at the 2021 Heisman Trophy Winners press conference at the at Marriott Marquis Hotel on December 11, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: The 2021 Heisman Trophy Winner quarterback Bryce Young from Alabama speaks at the 2021 Heisman Trophy Winners press conference at the at Marriott Marquis Hotel on December 11, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) /
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Nov 20, 2021; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) reacts after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2021; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams (13) reacts after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Let me preface this slide by saying that I thought it was ridiculous that Caleb Williams was included in any midseason Heisman Trophy race this year. He didn’t take over for Spencer Rattler until October so he was already over a month behind in terms of production and he realistically didn’t have a chance to catch up to the other quarterbacks in the running.

Now he has a full season to prove himself under new head coach Brent Venables, assuming he stays in Norman next year.

No matter where Williams plays next season, he’ll be one of the most exciting players in college football. He’s an electric dual-threat who almost single-handedly led the Sooners to some wins this season (Texas, Kansas) and has the ability to take over games.

Williams finished the year with 1,670 passing yards and 18 touchdowns with four picks and a 63 percent completion rate. He added 408 rushing yards and six scores. While he lost Lincoln Riley and he’ll have to learn a new offense next year, he’s going to be at the top of all Heisman odds lists.

Don’t be surprised if Williams is hyped up like crazy heading into the season.

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