Heisman Watch

Heisman Watch

Heisman Watch

Each week, ESPN.com's panel of experts casts its votes for the top Heisman candidates. The panel consists of analysts, former players, former coaches and ESPN.com's college football staff.

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A bit mechanical, but Rodgers impressed before '05 draft

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.com

Although somewhat mechanical at times, Aaron Rodgers impressed Mel Kiper Jr. heading into the 2005 NFL draft.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2008

Playmakers will need help in winning conference title games

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.com

While all eyes are going to be on the Heisman hopefuls Saturday (Pat White, Chase Daniel and Matt Ryan), many players flying under the radar also will have an impact on the biggest games of the season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 29, 2007

Shootout expected in Stillwater

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.com

Oklahoma State will be able to put points on the board against Kansas. But the bigger question will be can they stop the Jayhawks when they have the ball?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 08, 2007

Ducks' Dixon has sites set on Heisman, national title game

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.com

The Oregon Ducks are in the hunt for the Pac-10 title and a possible spot in the national title game thanks in large part to QB Dennis Dixon. Not only is Dixon the leading candidate to win the Heisman, but he debuts this week on Mel Kiper's Top 25 Big Board.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007

Five to watch

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.com

Kiper takes a look at five games from this upcoming weekend.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007

Ryan has Eagles flying high; LSU's Jackson debuts on board

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.com

Boston College's Matt Ryan, my current frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy, has moved to the top of the senior class at the quarterback position, moving ahead of Louisville's Brian Brohm and Kentucky's Andre' Woodson.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007

QBs, both young and old, worth watching

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.com

Several of the top senior quarterbacks will be tested on Saturday, as will two of the most highly recruited freshman, Jimmy Clausen and Ryan Mallett. Mel Kiper previews which games and players he will be paying particular attention to this weekend.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 13, 2007

Ohio State's Smith debuts on Big Board

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN.com

On the verge of winning the Heisman Trophy, Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith makes his debut on Mel Kiper's Top 25 Big Board.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 05, 2006

Big day for Big Ten in Personnel Points

Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN Insider

Led by Michigan's blowout of Notre Dame, the Big Ten picked up most of the praise in Mel Kiper's Personnel Points.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 18, 2006

Injuries to stars continue

Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN Insider

After a full slate of Saturday games, Mel Kiper Jr. breaks down the individual performances that caught his eye in Week 2.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 11, 2006

Teams will likely have to trade up to land Leinart

Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN Insider

USC boasts the last two Heisman Trophy winners. And as Mel Kiper Jr. writes, the Trojans will most likely have the top two players taken in the 2006 NFL draft.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 12, 2005

Max protection helps Georgia win SEC

Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN Insider

For the second straight week, my Big Board features one newcomer from both sides of the ball. But the rest of the top 25 stays the same as bowl season nears.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 07, 2005

Pair from SEC jumps on the Big Board

Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN Insider

While the Big Board is settling into shape as the college football regular season nears an end, there are two newcomers to the top 25 this week.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 30, 2005

Moss, Harris jump onto Big Board

Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN Insider

While the Big Board is settling into shape as the college football regular season nears an end, there are two newcomers to the top 25 this week.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 23, 2005

Spitz shines on offensive line for Louisville

Mel Kiper Jr., Special to ESPN Insider

Statistically, USC quarterback Matt Leinart is having a better season than he did a year ago when he won the Heisman Trophy.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 09, 2005