Hidden Gems: 5 Darkhorse Contenders for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
Zack Cook
Host · Writer
Shedeur Sanders - QB (Colorado)
Current Heisman Odds: +4000
The buzz was real to kick off the 2023 campaign for Shedeur Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. After the Buffaloes made it their mission in the offseason to revamp their offensive line, that should only help Sanders find more time in the pocket to make better decisions. Sanders already had a strong 2023 campaign, throwing for 3,230 yards, 27 touchdowns, and three interceptions. If he can elevate this Buffaloes roster again and help create more wins, Sanders should be right in the conversation.
Brady Cook - QB (Missouri)
Current Heisman Odds: +3000
Brady Cook is coming off a strong campaign with the Missouri Tigers, capped off by a victory in the Cotton Bowl over Ohio State. Cook threw for 3,317 yards, 21 touchdowns, and six interceptions while adding 319 yards on the ground and eight touchdowns. With a Missouri team that we expect to be strong again, Cook has definitive value at +3000 to be a real contender for the Heisman.
Drew Allar - QB (Penn State)
Current Heisman Odds: +4000
There was definite hype surrounding Drew Allar in his first year as the starting quarterback for Penn State. There's a lot to build on after throwing for 2,631 yards, 25 touchdowns, and just two interceptions. Penn State should be right in the mix in the Big Ten, and if they want to make a statement, Allar having a Heisman-caliber season does exactly that.
Cam Rising - QB (Utah)
Current Heisman Odds: +5000
After missing the 2023 campaign, Cam Rising is set to return to Utah in 2024. Rising was looking to build off a strong 2022 campaign after throwing for 3,034 yards, 26 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Rising also added 465 yards and eight rushing touchdowns. Utah is expected to be right in the mix for a top seed in the College Football Playoff, and Rising should be a major part of that. We love this price at +5000.
Jalon Daniels - QB (Kansas)
Current Heisman Odds: +4000
Although Jalon Daniels missed the majority of the 2023 campaign with a back injury, he's set to return in 2024 to Kansas. With his strong rushing ability and arm, Daniels has the potential to be a sneaky Heisman candidate in 2024. Many expected him to be in the running in 2023, but injuries derailed that. There's a lot to like about his current price at +4000; that's worth considering.
Shedeur Sanders - QB (Colorado)
Current Heisman Odds: +4000
The buzz was real to kick off the 2023 campaign for Shedeur Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. After the Buffaloes made it their mission in the offseason to revamp their offensive line, that should only help Sanders find more time in the pocket to make better decisions. Sanders already had a strong 2023 campaign, throwing for 3,230 yards, 27 touchdowns, and three interceptions. If he can elevate this Buffaloes roster again and help create more wins, Sanders should be right in the conversation.
Brady Cook - QB (Missouri)
Current Heisman Odds: +3000
Brady Cook is coming off a strong campaign with the Missouri Tigers, capped off by a victory in the Cotton Bowl over Ohio State. Cook threw for 3,317 yards, 21 touchdowns, and six interceptions while adding 319 yards on the ground and eight touchdowns. With a Missouri team that we expect to be strong again, Cook has definitive value at +3000 to be a real contender for the Heisman.
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