Brock Bowers CAN win The Heisman Trophy.

This isn’t an overreaction. It is the realization that a tight end CAN be the most outstanding player in the country. With the #1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs falling behind 10-0, on the road, to the Auburn Tigers Saturday, the “Dawgs” turned to their savior; Brock Bowers. Bowers has become Georgia quarterback, Carson Beck’s favorite target, especially in crunch time. Saturday was no different, as 108 of Bowers’ 157 receiving yards came in the second half. And with just under three minutes remaining in a 20-20 game, Bowers hauled in a 40-yard touchdown, showcasing his impressive breakaway speed. This type of speed isn’t normally reserved for 240-pound human beings. Bowers is now up to 30 receptions, 420 yards from scrimmage, and 4 total touchdowns on the season.

I’m not the only one sending Bowers in the direction of Heisman consideration. Since Saturday’s performance, Bowers has jumped from 80/1 to 60/1 (according to DraftKings) to win the Heisman Trophy.

Still think I’m delusional?!

Maybe Bowers’ coach, Kirby Smart, will change your mind. Here’s what Smart had to say about his tight end following Saturday’s game:

“Who can argue that there’s a better football player anywhere in the country? Just football player,” Smart said. “The guy has the greatest toughness and grit that I’ve been around. He’ll do whatever you ask him to do for this team. I’ve got a lot of respect for that guy as a competitor.”

So, while a tight end hasn’t won the Heisman Trophy in nearly 80 years (Notre Dame’s Leon Hart in 1949), this could be the year Brock Bowers redefines the award.

Side note: I didn’t forget about the other tight end who won the award. I see you Larry Kelley (Yale, 1936).

Now, I’m sure you’re still not convinced. And, I’m aware this is the “year of the quarterback”. Silly me, I thought that was last year! But before you click and scroll through the rest of your life, allow me to leave you with a question of logic:

The Heisman Trophy is supposed to be given to the most outstanding player in college football, so isn’t it logical to give the trophy to the most outstanding player on the most outstanding team??