The 8 biggest Heisman Trophy busts from this century

Troy Smith, QB, Ohio State (2006)

As the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2005 season, Troy Smith was largely a runner more than he was a passer, going for 611 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground. The following season, however, he came out as much more of a threat to move the ball with his arm, and he had great success in doing so as that year’s performance allowed him to win the 2006 Heisman Trophy.

During his final year at the helm of the Buckeyes offense, Smith completed 65.3 percent of his passes for 2,542 yards. Most impressively, though, the quarterback threw 30 touchdowns passes on the year and only gave the ball away six times via interception. Those numbers helped him run away with the race to get the win in the race.

The Baltimore Ravens then selected Smith in the fifth round of the ensuing NFL Draft, obviously not putting a great deal of stock in him. While in Baltimore, though, Smith played in only 14 games over three seasons, starting just two. He threw 89 passes, completing 48 for 558 yards, three touchdowns and one interception while rushing for two scores.

After the three years in Baltimore, Smith then spent one season with the San Francisco 49ers where he started six games, going 3-3 as the starter, but completing only 50.3 percent of his passes for 1,176 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions.

Smith was not re-signed by San Francisco, later playing in the United Football League and CFL and having offseason workouts with the Pittsburgh Steelers. No matter what, though, Smith never captured the same success he did in winning the Heisman.