The 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists have been introduced on Monday, and the checklist options a few of the finest and brightest gamers from what was a dramatic faculty soccer season. Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel and Miami’s Cameron Ward head to New York, the place one shall be topped because the 79th Heisman Trophy winner at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday. 

Colorado two-way sensation Hunter and Boise State star operating again Jeanty are thought of the overwhelming favorites to win the award — and have been over the course of the previous few weeks — after historic seasons for his or her respective groups. Both Hunter or Jeanty profitable probably the most coveted particular person award in faculty soccer would buck some current developments. Jeanty would turn into the primary operating again to win the award since Derrick Henry in 2015, whereas Hunter is aiming to turn into the primary full-time defender since Charles Woodson (1998) to win. 

Let’s take a look now on the gifted gamers who have been introduced because the 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday. 

Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Hunter is the heavy favourite to win the Heisman Trophy (-2500) and heads to New York after placing up maybe probably the most profitable all-purpose season since Jim Thorpe. The Colorado star performed full time at each huge receiver and cornerback, and he completed high 5 nationally in receptions, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, passes defended and No. 1 in PFF protection grade. Hunter cleared 90 catches, 1,000 yards, 14 touchdowns and 4 interceptions and is a finalist for a number of different postseason awards on each offense and protection. 

Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Jeanty held +50000 Heisman odds heading into the season as a Group of 5 operating again, however he managed to burst his manner onto the nationwide stage because of a very historic season. The junior from Frisco, Texas, has rushed for two,497 yards and 29 touchdowns and is on observe to interrupt Barry Sanders’ all-time speeding file. Extra importantly, his efforts helped Boise State earn a first-round bye within the School Soccer Playoff. He posted six 200-yard speeding video games and clears each different operating again within the nation by greater than 800 yards. 

Ward is likely one of the nice tales in faculty soccer. He earned a single provide from FCS Incarnate Phrase out of highschool however performed his manner as much as being maybe the most effective quarterback in faculty soccer. He completed No. 1 in passing touchdowns (36), No. 2 in passing yards (4,123) and whole offense (4,319) and No. 3 in yards per try (9.5). He captained a Miami offense that led the nation and completed solely two spots out of the School Soccer Playoff. 

Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon

Gabriel transferred from Oklahoma to Oregon over the offseason and helped energy the Geese to the overwhelming No. 1 seed within the CFP bracket and Large Ten championship. The Mililani, Hawaii, native threw for 3,558 yards and scored 35 whole touchdowns for the Geese as Oregon reached an ideal 13-0 file. In a historic win over then-No.2 Ohio State, Gabriel exploded for 341 yards passing and three whole touchdowns in a sport that in the end formed the Large Ten race. He has been a consummate subject normal for the most effective workforce within the nation. =