BetMGM named four members of the 2020 Alabama Crimson Tide squad in the top-25 odds for the upcoming season’s Heisman trophy recipient.
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Alabama claims two Heisman trophies, both through running backs. Mark Ingram won the award in 2009 and Derrick Henry won it more recently in 2015.
Former Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was a finalist for the 2018 Heisman, but finished second in the voting to Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray.
Lets take a look at which Alabama stars in 2020 could make a run for the Heisman trophy.
4. Jaylen Waddle (+8000)
This Alabama wide receiver was part of the elite receiving corps from 2018-2019 that consisted of Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs III, DeVonta Smith and himself.
Waddle being a junior means that he will be eligible to declare for the 2021 NFL draft. DeVonta Smith is the only receiver on the team that could likely take some of the spotlight away from Waddle.
The speedy route runner has flashed his quickness and elusiveness plenty of times during his last two years with the Crimson Tide. His ability to take a short route the distance is not a skill taken for granted. Not to mention, he is an elite kick returner.
While Smith may take some targets awn from Waddle in 2020, he is expected to still see a solid amount of production, certainly more than he did in 2019. Last season Waddle had 33 receptions for 560 yards and six touchdowns – all lower than they were in 2018.
He will look to have a much stronger season in 2020, especially since he is considered a 2021 first-round prospect.