Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State
Elliott has been a heavy favorite to win the Heisman since the end of last season. Of course, it helps that he finished the 2014 season on such an amazing hot streak, rushing for over 200 yards in each of the three postseason games (696 total rushing yards), thanks to runs like this one.
He’s the featured back in Urban Meyer’s offense and will receive a ton of opportunities to showcase his amazing repertoire on the ground. Blessed with strength and power to gain the tough yards in a pinch and with the speed and agility to hit home runs like the one featured above, Elliott should set College Football on fire this upcoming season.
There is one thing to track, however, that could be a detriment to his chances at winning the Heisman: Whomever lands the starting quarterback gig at Ohio State could steal some of Elliott’s thunder at the end of the year.