Top 10 Heisman Trophy candidates 2022: Can Bryce Young repeat?

4. Blake Corum, RB, Michigan

Obviously, the questions that were present about the Michigan offense coming into the 2021 season are no longer present as the Wolverines head to the College Football Playoff. But a big part of the reason as to why has been the strength of their rushing attack. Blake Corum and Hassan Haskins have been a monster combination but, as the latter departs for the NFL, the former will be in Ann Arbor for another season and could be special.

Even splitting time with Haskins, Corum was a dominant force. On just 141 carries in 11 games, the sophomore back had 939 yards with 11 touchdowns in addition to 143 receiving yards and another score. He’s explosive and versatile, which could be downright dangerous with J.J. McCarthy or whoever starts for Michigan next season.

3. Caleb Williams, QB, Oklahoma

Yes, the Oklahoma quarterback factory (and Heisman factory) might be gone now that Lincoln Riley has moved west. At the same time, though, the Sooners still have one of the most physically gifted players in college football on the roster — assuming he doesn’t transfer — and Caleb Williams already proved this season that he can play with the best of the best at the highest level.

After starting the year behind Spencer Rattler on the depth chart, Williams took over and proved to be a dynamic dual-threat playmaker. In 10 total games (not all of them starts), the true freshman threw for 1,674 yards with 18 touchdowns to only four picks while also rushing for over 400 yards and six touchdowns as well.

With Jeff Lebby coming to Norman, Williams may not need Riley at Oklahoma to make the leap from young star to Heisman candidate.