The Heisman Trophy is one of the most prestigious awards in college football and is awarded to the best player in the nation. This year, the race for the Heisman Trophy is heating up, and one of the contenders is a former Pac-12 quarterback.
Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert is making a strong case for the Heisman Trophy this season. After a stellar college career at Oregon, Herbert was drafted sixth overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2020 NFL Draft. Despite being in the NFL, Herbert is still making his presence felt in college football.
Herbert has been putting up impressive numbers this season, throwing for 1,971 yards and 20 touchdowns in just seven games. He has also been extremely efficient, completing 65.4% of his passes and throwing just four interceptions. His performance has been so impressive that he has been gaining ground on current Pac-12 quarterbacks in the Heisman race.
Herbert is currently ranked sixth in the Heisman standings, just behind current Pac-12 quarterbacks Kedon Slovis (USC), Spencer Rattler (Oklahoma), and Sam Ehlinger (Texas). Herbert’s impressive numbers have put him in contention for the Heisman Trophy, and he could be the first former Pac-12 quarterback to win the award since Marcus Mariota in 2014.
Herbert’s success this season has been a testament to his hard work and dedication to the game. He has proven that he can compete with the best of the best, even after leaving college football. If he continues to put up impressive numbers, he could be the first former Pac-12 quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy since Marcus Mariota in 2014.
