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

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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Texas running back Bijan Robinson tries to get past Louisiana safety Bralen Trahan, left, and Louisiana safety Brandon Bishop in the second quarter at Royal-Memorial Stadium on Saturday September 4, 2021.Jwj Ut Louisiana 2336
Texas running back Bijan Robinson tries to get past Louisiana safety Bralen Trahan, left, and Louisiana safety Brandon Bishop in the second quarter at Royal-Memorial Stadium on Saturday September 4, 2021.Jwj Ut Louisiana 2336 /

Will Bijan Robinson be at Texas next season? There was some speculation that he might hit the portal, but it looks like he’ll remain with the Longhorns and Steve Sarkisian next season and he’ll have a new quarterback in Quinn Ewers who could help form a deadly offensive duo in Austin.

Robinson is one of the best running backs in college football and after he got off to a red-hot start in 2021, there was a belief that he’d be in the Heisman race until the end of the year.

However, when Texas started losing games and Robinson missed the final three weeks of the year, he had no chance. The Longhorns actually missed out on a bowl game after starting the year ranked and 4-1 heading into the Red River Rivalry. They lost in shocking comeback fashion but Robinson had himself a game on the big stage, rushing for 137 yards.

On the year, he rushed for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns on 5.8 yards per carry and you just get the feeling he’s just scratching the surface. He’s explosive, tough to bring down, powerful, and shifty. He’s the complete running back package.

Heading into the 2022 season, Robinson will be the best running back in college football.