When it comes to the Heisman Trophy, there are always a few names at the beginning of the season that everyone assumes will be fighting for the award near the end of the year.
However, there are also a few names that some just seem to shove to the side, but always impress by year’s end.
This year’s class of players is no different as there could be some pretty big surprises for the award by the time it is awarded in December. There are some pretty talented offensive players and even one defensive player who could make a run at the award this year.
Let’s count down the top ten darkhorse candidates for the 2016 Heisman Trophy.