Strike the Pose: Can You Name These Heisman Trophy Winners?
Written by Don Ayres
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The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious award given out to college football players. Can you name these recipients of this annual honor?
Every year since 1935, college football's elite gather to honor the player of the year with the Heisman Trophy. This award, which was presented by the Downtown Athletic Club until 2002, is now awarded by the Heisman Trophy Trust after a vote of sports journalists, previous winners and fans. While some recipients go on to become superstars, others have much shorter pro careers, so strap on your helmet and see if you can name each of these winners.
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Question 1
Can you name this 2010 Heisman Trophy recipient out of Auburn?
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ACam Newton
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BJay Cutler
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CTyrod Taylor
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DTroy Smith
Cam Newton
Cam Newton won the Heisman Trophy in 2010 and went on to be the top pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He has played his entire professional career with the Carolina Panthers.
Question 2
Can you name this 2007 Heisman Trophy winner who had a relatively short career in the NFL?
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ARob Gronkowski
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BMatt Ryan
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CTim Tebow
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DJoe Flacco
Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow had an illustrious college career with two national championships and a Heisman Trophy while at the University of Florida. He went on to play for the Broncos, Jets, Patriots and Eagles and now plays professional baseball in the New York Mets organization.
Question 3
Who is this Louisville superstar who won the Heisman Trophy in 2016?
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AMichael Vick
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BLamar Jackson
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CSteve McNair
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DDoug Williams
Lamar Jackson
While at Louisville, Lamar Jackson did so much damage against his Atlantic Coast Conference foes, he was actually up for the Heisman Trophy in back-to-back years. He didn't win the second time, but he did manage to go in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft to the Baltimore Ravens.
Question 4
This Oregon Duck won the Heisman Trophy in 2014; can you name him?
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ASteve Young
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BBart Starr
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CVince Young
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DMarcus Mariota
Marcus Mariota
After leading the Oregon Ducks to a 12-1 regular season, Marcus Mariota won the Heisman Trophy, even though they ended up losing the national championship to Ohio State. Mariota made some additional history as the first Hawaii-born athlete to win the award.
Question 5
Who is this Florida State Seminole who won the Heisman Trophy in 2013?
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AJameis Winston
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BByron Leftwich
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CDaunte Culpepper
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DDonovan McNabb
Jameis Winston
Jameis Winston saw immediate success as the starting quarterback for the Seminoles, winning the Heisman Trophy as a redshirt freshman. He currently plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Question 6
Who is this quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy at Texas A&M in 2012?
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AJim Kelly
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BRyan Leaf
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CJohnny Manziel
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DDrew Brees
Johnny Manziel
Johnny Manziel, also known as "Johnny Football," hasn't had the easiest time after winning the Heisman Trophy at Texas A&M. He washed out with the Cleveland Browns, sat out of football for a while and now plays in the Canadian Football League.
Question 7
Who is this Oklahoma Sooner (number 7 in the picture) who won the Heisman in 2008?
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AEli Manning
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BMatt Hasselbeck
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CSam Bradford
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DTy Detmer
Sam Bradford
Sam Bradford won the Heisman in 2008 and went on to win the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2010. While his career has been marred by significant injuries, he's still playing in the NFL today.
Question 8
Who won the Heisman Trophy in 2005 at USC but was forced to later vacate it?
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AJamal Lewis
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BReggie Bush
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CRay Rice
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DSaquon Barkley
Reggie Bush
Reggie Bush won the Heisman Trophy in 2005 and went on to be drafted in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He later forfeited his award after it was revealed that he received improper benefits while playing for the Trojans.
Question 9
Who is the USC Trojan quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy the year before his teammate?
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ACarson Wentz
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BKyle Boller
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CJoey Harrington
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DMatt Leinart
Matt Leinart
Matt Leinart was the first of USC's back-to-back Heisman Trophy wins, capturing the award in 2004. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals to eventually take over for Kurt Warner but lost out on the starting job due to poor play after Warner's retirement.
Question 10
This USC quarterback touched off a half-decade of Heisman Trophy dominance by the Trojans when he won in 2002.
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ACharlie Whitehurst
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BCarson Palmer
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CTony Romo
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DPhilip Rivers
Carson Palmer
Of USC's three Heisman Trophy winners in the early 2000s, Carson Palmer had the longest and most productive career, only recently retiring at the end of the 2017 season. After being drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2003, he made three Pro Bowls, led the league in touchdowns in 2005 and even made it as far as the NFC Championship Game in 2015.
Question 11
Who won the Heisman Trophy in 1998 while playing for the Texas Longhorns?
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AEmmitt Smith
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BRicky Williams
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CRon Dayne
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DBam Morris
Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams' NFL career can be broken into two sections, as drug issues forced him to spend a year playing in the CFL. After winning the Heisman Trophy in 1998, he went on to play for the Saints, Dolphins and Ravens.
Question 12
Who won the Heisman Trophy in 1997 as a member of the Michigan Wolverines?
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ACharles Woodson
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BDeion Sanders
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CSamari Rolle
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DChris McAlister
Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson is still the only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy. After winning the award in 1997, Woodson enjoyed an 18-year career with the Raiders and Packers, including one Super Bowl win.
Question 13
Who won the Heisman Trophy in 1995 after playing his home games at Ohio State's famous "Horseshoe"?
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AEddie George
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BJerome Bettis
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CJamal Lewis
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DMarshall Faulk
Eddie George
Eddie George won his Heisman Trophy after a record-setting senior season at Ohio State in 1995. He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in 1996 and played with the team for eight seasons and one Super Bowl.
Question 14
Who is this Michigan Wolverine Heisman winner seen smiling with Tom Brady at Super Bowl 50?
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AHines Ward
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BCris Carter
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CIsaac Bruce
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DDesmond Howard
Desmond Howard
Desmond Howard won the Heisman Trophy in 1991 after capturing an astonishing 85 percent of votes. He was also the first player to strike the famous "Heisman pose" after scoring a touchdown during the 1991 Michigan vs. Ohio State game.
Question 15
This 1988 Heisman Trophy winner out of Oklahoma State was arguably the greatest Detroit Lion of all time.
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AThurman Thomas
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BBarry Sanders
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CTerrell Davis
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DCurtis Martin
Barry Sanders
After backing up Thurman Thomas for two years at Oklahoma State, Barry Sanders went on to win the Heisman Trophy in 1988, his only year as a starter. He abruptly retired from football in 1998 after 10 seasons with the Lions.
Question 16
Who is this Heisman Trophy winner from Notre Dame shown visiting an injured soldier?
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AAndre Reed
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BSterling Sharpe
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CTim Brown
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DAndre Rison
Tim Brown
Tim "Touchdown Timmy" Brown played at Notre Dame from 1984 until 1987, and earned the Heisman Trophy his senior year. He went on to play 18 years in the NFL and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
Question 17
This Carolina Panthers quarterback won the Heisman Trophy in 1986 while playing for the Miami Hurricanes.
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ASteve Young
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BDrew Bledsoe
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CVinny Testaverde
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DMark Brunell
Vinny Testaverde
Vinny Testaverde had a prolific NFL career, playing for the Buccaneers, Browns, Ravens, Jets, Cowboys, Patriots and Panthers. Before playing professionally, he was part of the Miami Hurricanes quarterback dynasty of the '80s and '90s.
Question 18
Who is this famous multi-sport athlete signing autographs for sailors?
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AJohn Riggins
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BBilly Simms
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CFranco Harris
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DBo Jackson
Bo Jackson
Bo Jackson might not have had the longest NFL career, but his ability to play both professional baseball and football made him the ideal spokesman for Nike and other brands. Before playing for the Raiders, he tore up the field at Auburn and won the Heisman Trophy in 1985.
Question 19
Who is this Boston College athlete who won the Heisman Trophy in 1984?
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AHeath Shuler
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BDoug Flutie
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CBoomer Esiason
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DPhil Simms
Doug Flutie
Doug Flutie cemented his status as the Heisman Trophy winner by throwing his famous Hail Mary game winner against Miami in 1984. He went on to have a long professional football career in three different leagues: the USFL, NFL and CFL.
Question 20
Who is this Georgia Bulldog who won the Heisman Trophy in 1982?
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AHerschel Walker
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BFreeman McNeil
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CCurt Warner
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DBo Jackson
Herschel Walker
Herschel Walker won the 1982 Heisman Trophy while playing at the University of Georgia. He went on to have a 15-year professional career in the USFL and NFL, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
Question 21
Who is this Heisman Trophy running back sitting among other legends at Super Bowl 50?
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AOttis Anderson
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BThurman Thomas
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CMarcus Allen
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DRoger Craig
Marcus Allen
Marcus Allen has won nearly every accolade a football player can win. His resume includes the 1981 Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl MVP, NFL MVP and enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Question 22
Who is this Houston Oilers legend who won the Heisman Trophy in 1977?
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AEarl Campbell
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BChristian Okoye
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CTom Rathman
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DFranco Harris
Earl Campbell
Earl Campbell won the Heisman Trophy as a member of the Texas Longhorns. He played eight seasons in the NFL and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991.
Question 23
Name this Pitt Panther who won the Heisman Trophy in 1976.
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ARoger Craig
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BBo Jackson
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CGerald Riggs
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DTony Dorsett
Tony Dorsett
Tony Dorsett started on his football accolades early, being named All-American as a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. He won a national championship and Heisman Trophy in 1976, and went on to win the Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys.
Question 24
Who is the Heisman Trophy winner who won two Super Bowls while playing home games here in Oakland?
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AFran Tarkenton
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BDan Fouts
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CBob Griese
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DJim Plunkett
Jim Plunkett
Jim Plunkett was the first Latino to win the Heisman Trophy when he captured the award playing for Stanford in 1970. After a slow start to his NFL career, he went on to win two Super Bowls with the Oakland Raiders.
Question 25
Who is this infamous USC running back who had a troubled life after leaving the NFL?
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ALarry Csonka
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BO.J. Simpson
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CChuck Foreman
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DLarry Brown
O.J. Simpson
O.J. Simpson won a national championship and Heisman Trophy while playing for USC in 1968. He went on to play for the Bills and 49ers and had a strong acting career before his legal problems started.
Question 26
Who is this University of Florida quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy before going on to coach the team to great success?
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ATerry Bradshaw
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BJohnny Unitas
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CSteve Spurrier
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DArchie Manning
Steve Spurrier
Steve Spurrier won the Heisman Trophy in 1966 as the quarterback for the Florida Gators. He went on to win a National Championship as the "Head Ball Coach" of the same team 30 years later.
Question 27
Who is this former Dallas Cowboy who won the Heisman Trophy while at the Naval Academy?
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ATerry Bradshaw
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BRoger Staubach
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CJoe Theismann
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DKen Anderson
Roger Staubach
Roger Staubach won the 1963 Heisman Trophy while at the Naval Academy and served a 1-year tour in Vietnam after graduation. With the Cowboys he won two Super Bowls and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Question 28
Who won the 1990 Heisman Trophy while playing for BYU?
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ATy Detmer
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BKurt Warner
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CTrent Dilfer
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DRich Gannon
Ty Detmer
Ty Detmer won the 1990 Heisman Trophy despite a 0-3 start to the season. He went on to play 14 years in the NFL and eventually returned to BYU as a member of the coaching staff.
Question 29
Who won the Heisman Trophy while playing his home games here at Doak Campbell Stadium?
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ASteve McNair
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BJeff Blake
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CMichael Vick
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DCharlie Ward
Charlie Ward
Despite winning the 1993 Heisman Trophy, Charlie Ward is better known for playing in the NBA. He refused to play in the NFL unless drafted in the first round.
Question 30
Who is this Washington Redskin Heisman Trophy winner?
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AKirk Cousins
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BRobert Griffin III
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CAndy Dalton
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DRussell Wilson
Robert Griffin III
Robert Griffin III became the first player from Baylor to ever win the Heisman Trophy when he captured it in 2011. His career as a Washington Redskin got off to a promising start until injuries derailed his progress.
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