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2019 Heisman Trophy Watch: Week 6

By Nicholas Perlich

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 5: Quarterback Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a 21-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 5: Quarterback Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a 21-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 28: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes out of the pocket against the Mississippi Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 28: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes out of the pocket against the Mississippi Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Alabama. 829. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. QB. 1. player. Tua Tagovailoa

Last week: BYE

Season Stats: 113-for-148 (76.4%)| 1,718 yards| 23 TD| 0 INT| 16 rushes| 45 yards| 2 TD

Tua Tagovailoa has probably had the quietest, most insane start to a season in recent memory. Despite have a BYE last week, Tagovailoa has the fourth-most passing yards, the most passing touchdowns, and the second-highest quarterback rating in the country. All that, and he is arguably the least talked about in the Heisman race.

Some analysts and fans take away from Tagovailoa’s game due to the NFL-level supporting cast he has around him. That’s doing the quarterback a severe disservice, however. He wins with very good football IQ, good arm talent, and solid athleticism. There is a reason he is considered the leader for the number one overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. And it’s not because of his supporting cast.

Tagovailoa and the Crimson Tide will return to action this week when they travel to Texas A&M to take on the Aggies in a sneaky tough conference battle.

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