Heisman rankings Week 4: Justin Fields posts video-game numbers

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 21: Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after scoring a touchdown during game action between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Miami Redhawks on September 21, 2019, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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BLOOMINGTON, IN – SEPTEMBER 14: Ohio State (DE) Chase Young (2) rushing Indiana (QB) Peyton Ramsey (12) during a college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers on September 14, 2019 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

6. Chase Young, DE, Ohio State

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young has been making appearances in these Heisman rankings already but it’s almost time for us to start truly considering him as a truly viable candidate. Yes, it takes an unbelievable effort for a defensive player to end up getting serious consideration for this award but what Young has done so far this season has been truly remarkable.

In the Buckeyes’ dominant 76-5 victory over Miami-Ohio and with Young not even playing the whole game, he still ended up with another two sacks on the day. That now gives him seven sacks through just four games and, if he’s able to keep feasting at this level, he could push for close to 20 sacks on the year which might be enough to get him at least close to an invite to New York in December.

5. Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State

Staying with the Buckeyes and as we’ve already mentioned, Justin Fields made his mark in a big way against Miami-Ohio. The first-year starter in Columbus had an inauspicious first quarter but exploded so massively in the second quarter that he didn’t have to play in the second half. Fields notched six total touchdowns (four passing and two rushing) in the second quarter alone, meaning he’s scored a rushing and passing touchdown in every game this season.

If Fields wants to jump ahead of the players currently ahead of him in these rankings, he needs to increase his yardage output overall. Of course, having to face an increased level of competition in Big Ten play will almost certainly help in that regard as he’ll actually have to play full games for the most part, which hasn’t been the case to this point.

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