Five SEC Players That Can Win The Heisman

You guessed it... LSU sophomore running back Leonard Fournette is one of them.

ESPN Staff Writer Sam Khan Jr. named Fournette along with Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott, Georgia RB Nick Chubb, Alabama RB Derrick Henry, and Auburn QB Jeremy Johnson as his five players from the SEC who he thinks could win the Heisman in 2015.

Here is what he had to say about Fournette:

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Leonard Fournette, LSU: After unprecedented hype heading into his first collegiate action, the former ESPN 300 No. 1 overall recruit took a little bit of time to get it going, but once he did, he was impressive. Fournette closed the season with back-to-back games of more than 140 rushing yards, had an impressive touchdown run and also showed his skills as a kickoff returner with a touchdown in the Music City Bowl. His combination of size and speed makes him a threat for a big game every week, and until LSU's quarterback play improves, you can bet the Tigers are going to lean on this budding star often.

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