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Goodbread: Top 2021 Heisman contenders

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Goodbread: Top 2021 Heisman contenders

Who are the early names to watch in the race for next year's Heisman Trophy? Chase Goodbread reveals his top 10 Heisman Trophy candidates to watch ahead of the college football season.

FIRST LOOK

Scouting Derek Stingley Jr.: LSU corner reminiscent of Marshon Lattimore with lockdown skill set

Scouting Matt Corral: Ole Miss QB a top contender for Zach Wilson-like ascent

Scouting Malik Willis: Liberty QB offers Jalen Hurts-like skill set

Scouting Treylon Burks: Arkansas wide receiver brings A.J. Brown-like physicality and toughness

Scouting Spencer Rattler: Can Lincoln Riley's latest quarterback live up to Oklahoma predecessors?

Scouting Kyle Hamilton: Notre Dame safety offers rare combination of explosiveness, instincts

Scouting Evan Neal: Alabama's gargantuan offensive tackle brings high pedigree, rare skill set

Scouting Kayvon Thibodeaux: Oregon star reminiscent of former NFL great DeMarcus Ware

Scouting Chris Olave: Ohio State WR prospect a Will Fuller-like deep threat

Scouting Sam Howell: North Carolina QB similar to Baker Mayfield

Scouting Caleb Farley: 2021 draft prospect similar to Ravens CB

Scouting Jaylen Waddle: Alabama WR reminiscent of Santana Moss

Scouting Wyatt Davis: Ohio State guard similar to David DeCastro

Scouting Pat Freiermuth: Penn State TE similar to Hunter Henry

Scouting Dylan Moses: Alabama LB reminiscent of Myles Jack

Scouting Rashod Bateman: WR similar to Michael Thomas

Scouting Patrick Surtain II: Alabama CB similar to Byron Jones

Scouting Trey Lance: North Dakota State QB similar to Andrew Luck

Scouting Najee Harris: Alabama RB reminiscent of Matt Forte

Scouting Kyle Pitts: Florida TE similar to Raiders' Darren Waller

Scouting DeVonta Smith: Alabama WR reminiscent of Marvin Harrison

Scouting Trevor Lawrence: QB similar to Deshaun Watson

Scouting Travis Etienne: Clemson RB an Alvin Kamara-like weapon

Scouting LSU's Ja'Marr Chase: WR like Anquan Boldin, Steve Smith

Scouting Gregory Rousseau: All-Pro potential in Miami edge rusher

BACK 2 CAMPUS

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