Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is the favorite to be named the best player in college football this Saturday night in New York City. The Heisman Trophy is fitting award, as Young was rated the top QB prospect in the 2020 class and the No. 5 overall player.
However, not all Heisman Trophy winners have had a college projection that accurate. We talk often about the unknown variables when evaluating a high volume of high school prospects based on their film and combine results. Heisman finalist Kenny Pickett was a three-star prospect and our 25th-rated pocket passer in the 2017 class.