Smith tops Griffin’s Heisman rankings after record game
The Ohio State receiver leads Robert Griffin III’s list of contenders through five weeks, ahead of Miami quarterback Darian Mensah and Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell.
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith has moved to the top of Robert Griffin III’s Heisman Trophy rankings after a record-setting performance against Iowa. Fox Sports published Griffin’s assessment ahead of Week 6 of the college football season.
Smith caught 11 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns against Iowa. Through five games, he had 44 catches for 823 yards and nine touchdowns, according to figures cited by Griffin.
Griffin placed Miami quarterback Darian Mensah second and Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell third. He praised Mensah’s season and pointed to Russell’s improvement and contribution to Alabama.
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr was fifth on the list. The supplied article text does not identify the fourth-ranked player.
The rankings represent Griffin’s view of the Heisman contenders, rather than an official award standing. Griffin also cited Smith’s Ohio State career records for receptions, receiving touchdowns and receiving yards.
