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The Top 5 Heisman Candidates 2008-2009

Last year was very possibly one of the best seasons in college football history, and it leaves a lot of reasons for college football fans to be encouraged about the upcoming season, as well. After a season where QB Tim Tebow had a record shattering sophomore year for Florida, winning an extremely rare Heisman as a sophomore, it's already time to start looking ahead and see who the top candidates are for the 2008-2009 Heisman trophy.

#1: QB Tim Tebow, junior, Florida. Tebow put up incredible numbers as both a runner and a passer while leading the Gators to a nine win season. While setting NCAA records and scoring over 20 TD both rushing and passing, Tebow won a well deserved Heisman. He has to be the early favorite for a second. His passing will only improve, and the Gators were a young team who should be even better. There's no reason to believe Tebow won't put in another Heisman worthy season.

#2: WR Michael Crabtree, sophomore, Texas Tech. This freshman wide receiver shattered the receiving records for a freshman, and he is one of the best receivers in the country. A year of improvement, and if Tech can pull some upsets in the Big 12 South, we could see two years in a row where a sophomore wins the Heisman Trophy.

#3: RB Chris Wells, junior, Ohio State. The Big Ten is down, and Ohio State looks to waltz to another conference title. Wells is one heck of a running back, and might be the best in the country. With Ohio State having a good shot at the national title, it makes sense that the running back who carries them would be on this list.

#4: QB Chase Daniel, senior, Missouri. The Tigers were about "this" close to playing for the national title. A lot of experts expected most of the Missouri juniors to jump, but they all come back. Daniel has had a fantastic career, and there is no reason to bet against him having a fantastic senior season. If Missouri gets to the title game, Chase Daniel has to be the pick.

#5: QB Matthew Stafford, junior, Georgia. Stafford had a break out season on a Georgia team that is the early favorite to win the SEC. If Stafford can take another big leap, he'll be one of the best slingers in the country. He gets the nod over talented RB Knowshon Moreno because Moreno will be a sophomore, and it's hard to believe there will be several sophomores as Heisman finalists.

These are five of the best players in the country, and don't bet against one of these young men hoisting the next Heisman Trophy.