With just a few weeks remaining, there are only so many more opportunities for these players to create that Heisman moment. The debate remains whether or not this is more of the best player on the best team award or the best individual player award. However, getting to that conference championship game as a team is invaluable to giving the experts one final look on a huge stage. Before we get into the top half, let’s take a look at all of the contenders in our 2021 week 10 Heisman rankings.

Kenneth Walker III came in as the leader, but how will the committee view the first loss of the season for Michigan State? Sam Hartman and Kenny Pickett continue to put up insane numbers. However, will the team’s losses over the last couple of weeks be a big factor? And, what about Bryce Young and Matt Corral? They have come down to earth a little bit, but will they continue to drop? With that being said, let’s take a look as we unveil our 2021 week 10 Heisman rankings.

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Note: Ties were broken alphabetically by player’s last name

Ranking	Player	Position	Team	Points
1	Kenneth Walker III	RB		88
2	Bryce Young	QB		67
3	Sam Hartman	QB		31
4	C.J. Stroud	QB		28
5	Matt Corral	QB		20
6	Kenny Pickett	QB		18
7	Jordan Davis	DL		6
8	Bijan Robinson	RB		3
9	Sean Tucker	RB		3
10	Desmond Ridder	QB		2
11	Aidan Hutchinson	DL		1
12	Sincere McCormick	RB		1
13	Kayvon Thibodeaux	DL		1
14	Caleb Williams	QB		1

Top Five Candidates

1. Kenneth Walker III

RB | Michigan State                                                                                                                                                                        Next Game: 11/13 vs Maryland

Even in a losing performance, Walker managed to maintain his lead as the clear number one in this week’s rankings. He ran for 146 yards and a touchdown despite being down for a majority of the game. Walker should have another solid game this week as the Spartans entertain Maryland on Saturday. However, his Heisman chance will be determined over the last two games of the year against Ohio State and Penn State.

2. Bryce Young

QB | Alabama                                                                                                                                                                    Next Game: 11/13 vs New Mexico State

Even though the Crimson Tide only scored 20 points in a disappointing win over LSU, Young held up his end of the bargain. He had another 300-yard passing performance with no turnovers in the win. Now, the Tide have a no-win situation for Young this week as they host New Mexico State. The Aggies are one of the worst FBS teams in the country so while he will put up great numbers, it will be a glorified scrimmage.

3. Sam Hartman

QB | Wake Forest                                                                                                                                                                         Next Game: 11/14 vs N.C. State

Hartman accounted for nearly 500 yards of total offense and seven touchdowns and it still wasn’t enough to beat North Carolina on Saturday. He hopes to get a little help from his defense as the Demon Deacons return home to entertain N.C. State. The Wolfpack is one of the better defenses in the conference but Hartman has led Wake Forest to at least 35 points in every game this season.

4. C.J. Stroud

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