Two non-QBs among 10 betting favorites to win Heisman Trophy

The Heisman Trophy has been awarded 24 times in the 21st century. On 20 of those occasions, the recipients were quarterbacks. Three running backs and one wide receiver comprise the remaining winners.

Again this year, the odds are high that a quarterback will receive the most prestigious award in college football. Per BetMGM, the 10 players who currently stand the best chance of winning the award are:

Making it into the top 10 betting prospects, Hunter and Jeanty have been exceptional early in the 2024 season. 

In five games, Hunter, the two-way sensation, has reeled in 46 receptions for 561 yards and six touchdowns as his team’s leading receiver. On the other side of the ball, he has tallied 16 tackles, defended three passes, snagged two interceptions and forced a fumble. He has an NIL deal valued at $3.1 million for a reason.