Top Heisman Trophy Candidates For 2015: Leonard Fournette

LSU sophomore running back Leonard Fournette was selected by NFL.com College Football Writer Mike Huguenin as one of his top 15 Heisman Trophy candidates for the 2015 season.

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6. Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
Particulars: 6-1, 230, sophomore
The skinny: Fournette is from New Orleans, and a popular saying there (and in all of Louisiana, actually) is "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" That's a Cajun expression meaning "Let the good times roll!" For LSU this season, the offense's motto should be "Laissez Fournette rouler!" Fournette shared carries last season as a true freshman with two other tailbacks and the quarterback, but still led the Tigers with 1,034 rushing yards. He'll likely share carries again, but it's not a stretch to think he could get 235 or so attempts, which could mean around 1,500 yards. (Just think what he could do if LSU had a passing attack to loosen up opposing defenses.) Fournette is both physical and fast.

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Georgia running back Nick Chubb and Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott landed on Huguenin's list just above Fournette.