Big Blue Huddle

who is the team's first drafted Heisman winner?

Ron Dayne, of course!

Hopefully much better.

Quote from: kartanoman on April 01, 2025, 03:04:05 PMRon Dayne, of course!

   that quiz didn't last as long as I hoped 

So a franchise with a hundred year tradition boasts a grand total of ONE Heisman winner, and that player was Ron Dayne..

WOAH!!!


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Quote from: andrew_nyGiants on April 03, 2025, 09:22:47 AMSo a franchise with a hundred year tradition boasts a grand total of ONE Heisman winner, and that player was Ron Dayne..

WOAH!!!


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From Google AI (because I remember winners often not being successful in the NFL)

While winning the Heisman Trophy is a significant achievement in college football, it doesn't guarantee NFL success, with many winners having mixed NFL careers, and some even failing to make the league.
Here's a breakdown of the Heisman Trophy winners' NFL success:

General Trends:

Mixed Results: While some Heisman winners have achieved NFL success, including Super Bowl championships and Hall of Fame inductions, many others have had limited or disappointing careers.

Running Backs Often Fare Better: Running backs, in general, seem to have fared better in the NFL than quarterbacks or wide receivers.

No Heisman Winner Has Led the League in Passing or Receiving Since 1950:

Heisman winners have led the NFL in rushing yards 16 times

More Heisman winners have gone undrafted (15) than have made the Pro Football Hall of Fame (8)

Examples of Successful Heisman Winners in the NFL:

Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees:
O.J. Simpson (USC, 1968)
Roger Staubach (Navy, 1963)
Paul Hornung (Notre Dame, 1956)
Doak Walker (SMU, 1948)
Earl Campbell (Texas, 1977)
Tony Dorsett (Pittsburgh, 1976)
Marcus Allen (USC, 1981)
Barry Sanders (Oklahoma State, 1988)
Tim Brown (Notre Dame, 1987)
Charles Woodson (Michigan, 1997)

Super Bowl MVPs:
Roger Staubach (Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowl VI)
Jim Plunkett (Oakland Raiders, Super Bowl XV)
Tony Dorsett (Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowl XII)
Marcus Allen (Los Angeles Raiders, Super Bowl XVIII)

Examples of Heisman Winners with Disappointing NFL Careers:

Matt Leinart (USC, 2004):
A high-draft pick, but struggled to replicate his college success in the NFL.

Danny Wuerffel (Florida, 1996):
While a Heisman winner, he never reached the heights of his college performance in the NFL.

Robert Griffin III (Baylor, 2011):
A highly touted prospect, but struggled with injuries and inconsistency in the NFL.

Tim Tebow (Florida, 2007):
A national sensation in college, but his NFL career was short-lived and less successful.