Multiple SEC players named to ESPN’s ‘Heisman of the Week’ watch list after Week 4
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The stars always show up on Saturdays in the SEC. Last weekend, we witnessed an incredible number of dominant performances in the conference’s biggest games. Those who shined the brightest earned some national recognition.
ESPN’s Bill Connelly released his Week 4 Heisman winners on Tuesday morning. Four SEC players — Texas defensive end Colin Simmons (T-1st), Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (3rd), Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor (6th) and Florida running back Jaden Baugh (8th) — made his top 10 list.
Simmons tied Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith for the top spot following his five sacks against Tennessee.
“Simmons was transcendent against Tennessee on Saturday in Knoxville. He went full Chase Young. Full Julius Peppers. In honor of his surroundings, maybe full Reggie White,” Connelly wrote. “Simmons recorded at least one sack in each quarter, and two within a minute of each other in the third. He was personally responsible for sending Vols QB Faizon Brandon backward 52 yards.”
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Russell and the Crimson Tide face Taylor’s Bulldogs this weekend in Starkville. Taylor has appeared on Connelly’s Heisman winners every week this season.
“Taylor makes his fourth appearance on this list… he’s doing it despite lulls. He started poorly against South Carolina in Week 3 before igniting. Against Missouri on Saturday, he was 13-for-21 for 130 yards with a pick and two sacks in the second and third quarters,” Connelly said. “How do you make this list despite that? By going 14-for-17 for 230 yards and three TDs — and helping your team outscore your opponent 28-0 — in the other two quarters.”
A strong showing and a victory on Saturday could propel Taylor to the top of the Heisman odds on Kalshi. Alabama and Mississippi State kick off at 12:00 p.m. E.T. (ABC).
