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Though each of their respective stocks took a bit of a dip following Florida’s first loss of the season to Texas A&M last weekend, Florida’s duo of Kyles remains on the ESPN Heisman Watch going into Week 7.
Quarterback Kyle Trask was ranked fifth behind Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne, Ohio State‘s Justin Fields and Alabama‘s Mac Jones.
Alabama running back Najee Harris was ranked sixth, and Gators tight end Kyle Pitts rounded out the watch list at No. 7.
Here’s what ESPN’s voters had to say about the pair’s odds of taking home this year’s Heisman Trophy.
5. Kyle Trask, QB, Florida
Total points: 22 (first-place votes: 0)
Notable: The Gators suffered their first loss of the season, but Trask did his part to give Florida a chance to win. He threw for 312 yards and four touchdowns — giving him 14 on the year in only three games.
Quotable: “He’s the total package. He has a big, 6-5 frame. He can make every throw, from showing touch on short routes to showing strength on go routes.” — Mel Kiper Jr.
7. Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
Total points: 11 (first-place votes: 0)
Notable: Pitts had another strong performance in an upset loss to Texas A&M on Saturday, scoring a touchdown to run up his tally to seven TDs on the season.
Quotable: “He’s a true matchup piece in the NFL, and even though Penn State’s Pat Freiermuth is a more complete prospect, Pitts is making a real case out of the gate for TE1 in the 2021 class.” — Todd McShay
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