The Top 10 Heisman Trophy Winners: Unforgettable Seasons

TLDRA countdown of the top 10 Heisman Trophy winners and their unforgettable seasons, including Robert Griffin III, Kyler Murray, and more.

Key insights

🏆Derek Henry's dominant rushing season led Alabama to a national championship.

🔥Baker Mayfield, the first walk-on to win the Heisman, had an incredible season with Oklahoma.

🏈Baylor's Robert Griffin III surprised everyone with his outstanding performance and Heisman win.

Kyler Murray took home the Heisman after a remarkable season with Oklahoma.

🔝Jameis Winston led the Seminoles to a perfect season and a national championship.

Q&A

Who was the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy?

Devonta Smith from Alabama became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 30 years.

Who was the first walk-on to win the Heisman Trophy?

Baker Mayfield was the first walk-on to win the Heisman Trophy.

Who had the greatest passer efficiency in Heisman history?

Robert Griffin III had the greatest passer efficiency in Heisman history at the time of his win.

Who set the record for the most total yards in a season in college football history?

Christian McCaffrey set the record for the most total yards in a season in college football history.

Who had the most rushing yards in the country in the season they won the Heisman Trophy?

Derek Henry had the most rushing yards in the country in the season he won the Heisman Trophy.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The top 10 Heisman Trophy winners with unforgettable seasons.

01:07Derek Henry's dominant rushing season with Alabama.

06:44Baker Mayfield's incredible season as the first walk-on to win the Heisman.

11:12Robert Griffin III's surprising performance and Heisman win with Baylor.

16:35Kyler Murray's remarkable season and Heisman win with Oklahoma.

21:48Jameis Winston's perfect season and national championship with Florida State.