Heisman 2021 Finalists: OBs Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Kenny Pickett, DE Aidan Hutchinson

Regarded as a star while in high school, Young has followed in the footsteps of recent Crimson Tide signal callers Jalen Hurts, Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones. After playing little last season when Jones set passing records in Alabama and the Football Bowl Subdivision, Young is second nationally this season in touchdowns (40), fourth in passing yards (4,322) and fifth on the passing efficiency index (175.53). The California native led the Crimson Tide to a 12-1 record and seed number 1 in the College Football League, and for some observers, he locked out Heisman by passing Georgia on Saturday. SEC Championship Game. Facing the Bulldogs’ ferocious defense that had allowed less than seven points per game in 12 contests, Young threw 421 yards, three touchdowns and failed to intercept in a 41-24 victory, knocking Georgia out of line. undefeated five.