ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit remembers the first time he saw Florida QB Kyle Trask play quarterback at Florida, and how his quick decision-making seemed different than other quarterbacks.

That has continued this season, and Herbstreit noted on a recent episode of “CFB Podcast with Herbie, Pollack & Negandhi” that offensive coordinator Brian Johnson told him that Trask’s ability to process the playbook and opposing defenses on third down and in the red zone is truly unique.

“It’s at a different level than we’ve seen or even expected from him,” Herbstreit recalled.

Against Arkansas last week, Trask connected with 10 receivers and that didn’t include TE Kyle Pitts, who was out again following the serious hit suffered against Georgia.

“Between the accuracy and decision making of what Trask is doing, then you throw in the play-making ability and depth of this Florida roster, they’re just loaded at the skill spots and tight ends, it’s a great combination,” Herbstreit said. “His greatest strength is his ability to process Dan Mullen’s scheme, process coverage know where to go with the ball and there’s no hesitation.”

Earlier in the podcast, ESPN analyst David Pollack noted that Trask is in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy, but it’s a deep year at quarterback with Ohio State’s Justin Fields, Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence as well as the emergence of Notre Dame’s Ian Book. Pollack said Trask has a potential showcase game in the SEC Championship against Alabama.

“I don’t think he’s just in the conversation,” Herbstreit said. “If people don’t just go by preseason expectations of Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields, if you just watch this guy play and the numbers he’s putting up, I think he’s right there, toe to toe with anybody in the entire country.”