The only thing holding Moreno back at this point is getting enough touches with backup Caleb King pushing him for carries.
Chris “Beanie” Wells, junior RB, Ohio State
Beanie Wells has solidified himself as the best running back in college football (for now) after his dominating performance in the National Championship game against LSU.
Wells has the strength and speed to one day become a dominant force in the NFL. And if healthy, he should stomp through Big 10 competition this year.
The issue with Wells as a Heisman candidate is that he doesn’t have too many highlight reel plays. But as the best running back on one of the best teams in the country, a healthy Beanie might run for over 2,000 yards—a feat certainly worthy of Heisman consideration.
Michael Crabtree, sophomore WR, Texas Tech
One might say that Biletnikoff Award-winner Michael Crabtree is a product of Mike Leach’s pass-happy system. But the 6’3”, 208-pound wide receiver is also a physical specimen with great hands and play-making ability.
After making 134 catches for 1,962 yards receiving, Crabtree might have a hard time duplicating those numbers as defenses scheme around him, but he’ll get a second chance to play big against big competition.
While a wide receiver has not won the Trophy since Desmond Howard did in 1991, Crabtree may be that impact player to break the mold of just quarterbacks and running backs winning.
Percy Harvin, junior WR, Florida
The success of Florida’s offense will rest on the heel and back of Harvin, who needed surgery this offseason and missed all of spring practices.
Florida head coach Urban Meyer has regarded Harvin as possibly the fastest player on Florida—which is saying something considering the fact that freshman Chris Rainey ran a 4.24 40-yard dash back in April. Harvin has been the most reliable skill position player for the Gators for the past two years.
With 2,477 yards and 15 touchdowns combined rushing and receiving over the past two years, Harvin will have plenty of touches next year. He may even get a chance to beat out his teammate and the reigning Heisman winner Tim Tebow—similar to Reggie Bush over Matt Leinart a few years ago.
Michael Oher, senior OT, Ole Miss
Michael Oher’s life has already been highly documented in Michael Lewis’s book, Blind Side, the story of the evolution of the offensive tackle. All of his coverage has not gone unwarranted.
Since high school, Oher has been regarded as one of the most talented linemen in terms of potential. Several comparisons have been made between Oher and Orlando Pace.
While it’s highly unlikely that an offensive lineman will ever win the Heisman Trophy, Pace was a finalist, so there might be room for this talented tackle.
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