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Who are the 2018 Heisman Trophy candidates?

By Cody Williams

EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Khalil Tate #14 of the Arizona Wildcats passes the ball during the second half of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks won the game 48-28. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Khalil Tate #14 of the Arizona Wildcats passes the ball during the second half of the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks won the game 48-28. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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ATHENS, GA – NOVEMBER 18: Georgia Bulldogs running back DAndre Swift (7) breaks free during the college football game between the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the University of Kentucky Wildcats on November 18, 2017, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by David John Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA – NOVEMBER 18: Georgia Bulldogs running back DAndre Swift (7) breaks free during the college football game between the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the University of Kentucky Wildcats on November 18, 2017, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. (Photo by David John Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

3. D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia

This one might be the biggest longshot of the five players mentioned in this particular post. However, it’s going to be pretty hard to deny what D’Andre Swift has already proven to be capable of and the stark increase in work that he’s set to see with the Georgia Bulldogs offense heading into next season. Put simply, he’s going to be put in a position to lead the offense, and he has more than enough talent to do so with Heisman-worthy production.

As a freshman this season playing behind the fantastic tandem of Sony Michel and Nick Chubb, Swift still managed to sneak his way into the rotation relatively frequently. He carried the ball 73 times on the year and amassed 15 receptions. What’s most impressive, though, is what he was able to do with that albeit limited work this season.

Swift rushed for 597 yards and three touchdowns this season, again, despite being the third running back in the backfield rotation for the Bulldogs. More than just that running ability that saw him average 8.2 yards per tote, he also went for 146 yards and another score as a receiver this season.

With Chubb and Michel set to head to the NFL Draft, it’s going to be Swift as the RB1 for Kirby Smart’s team next season. As that will be the case, he’s going to see a hefty increase in touches both as a runner and pass-catcher. And if this freshman season is any indication, the rest of college football better watch out because he’s about to run by them.

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