Heisman Trophy Awardees Who Failed To Live Up To Expectations

Published on 01/28/2021
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Bo Jackson – 1985

The truth is that Bo Jackson could have been one of the greatest athletes in history. Many analysts go as far as to call him the best college player ever. He was able to go past defenders and rush with passion with ease. His college career was already spectacular, and the Heisman Trophy was just the icing on the cake. After leaving college, he went on to play in both the MLB and the NFL. Sadly, he went too fast. A routine run injured him and put a stop to his blossoming pro athlete career.

Bo Jackson – 1985

Bo Jackson – 1985

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Lamar Jackson – 2016

If you ask us, Lamar Jackson is one of the most underrated quarterbacks in college football history. He did bring the Heisman Trophy, which made people keep a closer eye on him. Analysts believed that he would succeed more as a wide receiver instead of under center. In the end, he proved all of them wrong by staying in the same position even after joining the NFL. It did not change his draft chances, which is why the Ravens picked him during the first round. He took the place of the starter over Joe Flacco midway through his rookie season.

Lamar Jackson – 2016

Lamar Jackson – 2016

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