ESPN lists 4 SEC players among early Heisman Trophy contenders
By SDS Staff
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The Southeastern Conference has not won a Heisman Trophy since 2015 when Alabama running back Derrick Henry took home the award following his outstanding junior season.
Looking ahead to the 2019 season, ESPN.com lists four current SEC players among the “early contenders” to win the award. In addition to these four, Jalen Hurts, who now plays for Oklahoma, is also listed.
Here are the four players from the SEC that ESPN decided to highlight:
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
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