Clemson Football: 5 Tigers that could emerge as Heisman contenders

Clemson Football: 5 Tigers that could emerge as Heisman contenders in 2018

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 31: Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Clemson Tigers runs with the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 02: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after defeating the Miami Hurricanes 38-3 in the ACC Football Championship at Bank of America Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

5. Christian Wilkins

Let’s start with a fan favorite.

Christian Wilkins returned for his senior season despite already earning his degree. He loves Clemson football that much.

The thought of leaving Tiger Town with a loss to Alabama as his last game didn’t sit well with Wilkins and he decided to return to try and lead Clemson to a second national championship in three years.

For Wilkins to win the Heisman a lot of things would have to happen, but I don’t think it’s too crazy that he could be considered a candidate. The voters love to give a guy some love on the defensive side of the ball when possible. The defensive guy never ends up winning the award, but he can be invited to New York.

If Wilkins comes back this season dominates the line of scrimmage, maybe even rushes or catches a couple of touchdowns in Clemson football’s special package, I think he could put his name in the drawing for the Heisman Trophy.

Wilkins is certainly capable of being a first-team All-American this season and it will be fun to watch him play his last season with the Tigers.

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