Heisman Trophy 2019: Top Heisman candidate from every Power 5 team

Heisman Trophy: Top candidate from every Power 5 team in 2019

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 01: D'Andre Swift #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs with the ball in the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2018 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

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MANHATTAN, KS – OCTOBER 13: Wide receiver Tylan Wallace #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys catches a pass against defensive back Eli Walker #7 of the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half on October13, 2018 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /

Big 12 – Part 2

Oklahoma State Cowboys: Tylan Wallace, WR

In the simplest terms, Tylan Wallace was unbelievable last season. The Oklahoma State wide receiver amassed 1,491 yards and 12 touchdowns on 86 receptions last season. We know that Mike Gundy is always going to air it out and Wallace will be the primary target for that to happen. As such, the Cowboys top receiving threat is a candidate to travel to New York in December.

TCU Horned Frogs: Jalen Reagor, WR

Last season, Jalen Reagor emerged as a big-time wide receiver in college football, going for over 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns on the year, along with two rushing touchdowns as well. The key piece in TCU’s passing attack, if Reagor can stay healthy, he’ll get more than enough looks to put up massive numbers in the 2019 season.

Texas Longhorns: Sam Ehlinger, QB

Everything’s bigger in Texas and that defines the hype surrounding quarterback Sam Ehlinger coming into this season. The Longhorns quarterback is part of a dynamic offense and is just a gamer. While not the most talented runner or passer, he consistently produces in both regards and, especially if Texas is all the way back and atop the Big 12, Ehlinger will be a viable Heisman candidate because of that.

Texas Tech Red Raiders: Alex Bowman, QB

Even with Kliff Kingsbury gone, don’t expect the Texas Tech Red Raiders to stop throwing the football all over the field. That means that any quarterback who starts will have the opportunity to put up big numbers. In 2019, the guy is Alex Bowman. In this situation and, more importantly, if he can make the Red Raiders competitive, Bowman’s opportunity and path to New York is clear.

West Virginia Mountaineers: Austin Kendall, QB

People don’t know what to fully make of the West Virginia Mountaineers now that Dana Holgorsen is gone and Neal Brown is in at head coach. Even with that, Austin Kendall takes over at quarterback after transferring from Oklahoma. While he may not be as talented as his Heisman-winning former teammates, he’s got some juice that could thrive in the Mountaineers passing attack.