Clemson Football: 5 Reasons Trevor Lawrence can win the Heisman

Clemson Football: 5 Reasons Trevor Lawrence can win the Heisman as a freshman

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide talks with head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers after the Tigers defeated the Crimson Tide 35-31 in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 02: Kelly Bryant #2 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with the MVP trophy 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. Lack of solid QB candidates early

Let’s be clear here: Trevor Lawrence has no chance to win a Heisman if he doesn’t win the job early.

In other words, if Trevor Lawrence isn’t the starter by the end of September, voters won’t be considering him even if he is really good.

The first reason, though, that Lawrence could sneak into the Heisman conversation if he wins the QB job early is because the lack of solid Quarterback candidates. Not having a QB like Baker Mayfield (experienced and already been a Heisman contender) really bodes well for Lawrence’s Heisman chances.

There are several talented guys, including Will Grier at West Virginia, Tua Tagovailoa at Alabama, and a couple of other QBs (Shea Patterson, for example) that are listed in the updated odds.

That being said, there is no quarterback who has taken the world by storm other than Tagovailoa. If Lawrence emerges early, he’d be just as hyped up as Tagovailoa or any other QB.

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