The 2024 college football season is very far away, but the Heisman Trophy discussion for next year is already here. Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter will hear their names discussed a lot in that capacity — and for good reason.
Fox Sports college football analyst and former Colorado quarterback Joel Klatt recently listed Shedeur Sanders at No. 5 on his ranking of early Heisman candidates for 2024.
Here’s what Klatt wrote on Colorado’s QB:
When you look at the entirety of the program that is set up for him to succeed, his ability and the resources Colorado has at the skill positions, Sanders is a dark horse candidate to win the Heisman next. Colorado might not be a major brand that we typically see represented at the Heisman ceremony, but it actually has a Heisman winner in its past. Rashan Salaam won it in 1994, so it isn’t entirely unprecedented. We also know that Colorado and Sanders are going to get a lot of attention. Now, some of it might not be great, and maybe some voters might feel inclined to not vote for Sanders because of that.
Finding a way to protect Sanders is the biggest priority, but head coach Deion Sanders and his staff have done just that, with five-star Jordan Seaton as the prized addition.
If Shedeur gets protection, his name will be a popular one in the Heisman Trophy discussions.
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