One interesting note about the Heisman Trophy is that it is not a good indicator of NFL success for the quarterback position. Since 1980 a total of 12 quarterbacks have won the Heisman, and none of them has gone on to become a franchise-type QB in the NFL. 2002 winner Carson Palmer may end up being the best of the bunch, but other than Doug Flutie (1984) and Vinnie Testaverde (1986) none of them went on to have successful NFL careers. Most of them, in fact, have been complete NFL busts . . . and 1993 Heisman Tropy winner Charlie Ward ended up playing pro basketball in the NBA and was never given any serious consideration by NFL teams.
Not for long. Carson Palmer may win MVP this year and has the best numbers in the NFL.
Eric Crouch wanted to play QB but every team wanted him to play Strong Safety.
Ron Dayne has got to be the most disappointing winner of the Heisman.