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RGIII ranks his top 5 Heisman contenders after Week 1

Oct 17, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Steve Young (left), Robert Griffin III (center) and Larry Fitzgerald on the ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown set before the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Former Heisman winner and Baylor football legend Robert Griffin III has ranked his top five Heisman contenders ahead of Week 2. Griffin III also played with Baltimore Ravens in the NFL and is a former ESPN football analyst.

Week 1 featured several notable games the Georgia Bulldogs dominated the Clemson Tigers in Atlanta. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish went on the road and picked up an impressive win against the Texas A&M Aggies. The USC Trojans defeated the LSU Tigers at a neutral site in their first game as a member of the Big Ten.

Who are Robert Griffin III’s top Heisman contenders? Where does he rank Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck?

5. Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck

Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) drops back to pass against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck was efficient and effective in Georgia’s 34-3 win over Clemson. Beck faced a stronger defense than any other player on Griffin III’s list of Heisman contenders. Beck completed 23 of 33 passes for 278 yards and no interceptions.

No. 4 Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders

Aug 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) prepares to pass the ball in the second half against the North Dakota State Bison at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders delivered a big performance through the air in…


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Publish date : 2024-09-05 10:12:01

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