"Five true freshmen who could make some noise in the 2012 Heisman race"

[Chechem]

YELDON

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Here's my list of the five first-year players most likely to influence the race for this year's Heisman Trophy.

Now keep in mind that none of the players on this list have a shot at actually winning the award. Freshmen just don't win the Heisman. But every once in a while a rookie sensation has been known to put together a year that ends up significantly impacting the vote's final tally. Think Adrian Peterson, who finished second in 2004, or Herschel Walker, who took third in 1980.

It should come as no surprise that the players here listed are all either running backs or receivers....

[2Stater]

I think TJ will be the EL of last year, spelling Lacy often, just as Lacy did for TR last year, especially if JF plays a lot at H back. He should get a lot of carries.

[Catch Prothro]

T.J. Yeldon, RB, Alabama -- There is already considerable buzz surrounding Yeldon, a mid-year-entry who was the star of the Crimson Tide's spring game. He's a tall, lanky back at 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, but he has a great feel for the game and he's very athletic (he's been known to hurdle defenders). With the departure of Trent Richardson to the NFL, Yeldon will have a chance to play quite a bit for 'Bama in 2012, though Eddie Lacy will get first crack at the starting job. What better way to get the attention of Heisman voters early in your career than by toting the rock for the defending national champs?

[pmull]

Lacy will be the starter. Yelton looks good enough to the coaches they are looking for another way to get Fowler in the game which is at H-back. I think they also want to get Hart some carries. Once our top knotch O-line plays someone other than our D-line there should be some room for these backs to run.

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