Top 10 Dual-Threat NCAA Football QBs: Who Will Win the Heisman Trophy First?

Dual-threat QBs are here to stay and athletes are getting better at it every season. 

This year's top NCAA football combination QBs include some names that may surprise you.

The obvious names are present on this list, but where do they rank?  

Which one will win the Heisman Memorial Trophy Award first?

10. Anthony Carrothers, Grambling State Tigers: Faster Than Them All?

Anthony Carrothers in high school courtesy of Scout.com

The North Carolina native may be the fastest player in the SWAC.

Grambling competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA).

Led by the true freshman Carrothers, they are 4-0 in the SWAC going into today (Oct. 16).

On the day after Thanksgiving in the annual Bayou Classic, they will face their archrival Southern on NBC.

9. Jordan Jefferson, LSU Tigers: Is the Bayou Bengal Being Held Back?

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GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 09: Quarterback Jordan Jefferson #9 of the Lousinana State University Tigers throws a pass during the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwo

While he has had an inconsistent season so far, there is no denying his size and skills. 

Another of the three or four top 6'5" or 6'6" combination QBs.

He is only a junior, so he has time to become a more consistent player and compete for the Heisman Trophy next season.

8. Jake Locker, Washington Huskies: Is He Still a Threat?

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LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 2: Quarterback Jake Locker #10 of the Washington Huskies throws a pass against the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 2, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Jake started out by rushing for nearly 1,000 yards as a freshman in 2007, averaging 5.7 yards per carry.  He passed for around 2,100 yards that season as well.

As a senior this year, unfortunately, his numbers do not warrant Heisman Trophy consideration.  

7. Darron Thomas, Oregon Ducks: Native Houston Hurler and Hard Runner

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EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 2: Quarterback Darron Thomas #1 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium on October 2, 2010 in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon won the game 52-31.

He is a 6'3", 220-pound flamethrower from H-town in the mold of Dennis Dixon.

Thomas scored his first touchdown in 2008 as a freshman with the Ducks. 

He did not play in 2009.

This year as a super soph, he has thrown 14 touchdown passes and five interceptions.

Thomas might be a Heisman Trophy front-runner if not for his teammate, running back LaMichael James.

Not only is he a Heisman threat, look for him to have the opportunity to play in the NFL.

6. Rob Bolden, Penn State Nittany Lions: His Future Is Very Bright

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Robert Bolden #1 of the Penn State Nittany Lions against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The first true freshman to start the season at QB for Joe Paterno.

Bolden may have the best passing release of any quarterback in the nation. 

At his best, he is automatic at setting his feet and throwing the pass on time. 

At 6’4", he is on the Heisman watch list for future reference. 

5. Robert Griffin, Baylor Bears: He Has Olympic Hurdler Speed

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AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 8: Quarterback Robert Griffin #10 of the Baylor Bears passes the bal downfield during the game against the Texas Longhorns on November 8, 2008 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Texas won 45-21. (Photo by B

A 6'3", 200-pound dazzler.

He won the 2008 Big 12 Conference 400-meter hurdles title as a freshman.

Griffin was also named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year.

He injured his knee and passed for only 491 yards as a sophomore.

Now a junior QB playing for a weak team, he is not being mentioned for Heisman Trophy consideration.

ESPN’s stat tracker projects him to pass for 3,470 yards this season.

He has shown throughout his career an ability to keep the number of poor decisions and interceptions very, very low. 

He started this season with 13 TD passes and two interceptions.

4. Taylor Martinez, Nebraska Cornhuskers: Is He the Best Since Eric Crouch?

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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - SEPTEMBER 25: Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Taylor Martinez #3 hands the ball to running back Roy Helu Jr. #10 during second half action of their game at Memorial Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Defeated

A redshirt freshman from Corona, California.

Martinez has already set the record for rushing yards in a game by a Nebraska QB at 241. 

With 600 or so yards passing, he keeps defenses honest.

He will have a big showcase opportunity against Texas today. 

Can he continue his stunning start to this season?

3. Cam Newton, Auburn Tigers: Vince Young/Jamarcus Russell Talent In One?

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LEXINGTON, KY - OCTOBER 09: Cam Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the SEC game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Over 1,800 total yards from scrimmage so far.

1,200 yards passing, 12 TD, five interceptions. 

With a strong finish, the junior will most likely be seen as one of the best options in the 2011 NFL draft.

2. Terrell Pryor, Ohio State Buckeyes: When LeBron Mentors You, You're Good

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 18: Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes stretches before a game against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

To go with 18 TDs total so far this season, 15 of them passing, Pryor also averages six yards per rush.

He is the prototype of speed and size.

A Heisman Trophy front-runner this year as a junior.

1. Denard Robinson, Michigan Wolverines: Wiz Laced With Lights, Camera, Action

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 09: Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines warms up prior to the start of the game against the Michigan State Spartans on October 9, 2010 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan State Spartans defeated the

A fascinating 119 carries to go with 991 yards and nine TDs rushing so far.

1,223 yards, eight TDs passing ain't bad either.

That is 17 touchdowns total.  Split down the middle. 

He is a leading candidate for the Heisman Trophy this season.