Heisman Letdowns, Failures, No-Shows

by C2Cigars - 37 cards (Last updated on May 1, 2018)

They won the Heisman, but they never lived up to expectations.

1991 Heisman Collection I #26 Joseph Bellino Front

11. 1991 Heisman Collection I #26 Joseph Bellino

1960 Winner

215 total yards in three seasons with the Boston Patriots

1993 Heisman Collection III #28 Terry Baker Front

12. 1993 Heisman Collection III #28 Terry Baker

1962 Winner

Three seasons with the Rams, 12 games, zero TDs, 4 interceptions, 154 total yards.

13. 1965 Topps #117 John Huarte

1964 Winner

10 seasons as a back-up

14. 1972 Topps #291 Steve Spurrier

1966 Winner

Spent most of his career as a back-up

15. 2012 Upper Deck #22 Gary Beban

1967 Winner

Two seasons as back-up to Sonny Jurgensen

16. 1972 Topps #25 Steve Owens

1969 Winner

Second season with the Detroit Lions was good, final three seasons were injury plagued.

17. 1973 Topps #251 Pat Sullivan

1971 Winner

Six unimpressive seasons.

18. 1978 Topps #63 Johnny Rodgers

1972 Winner

Four successful seasons in the CFL, then two unsuccessful seasons in the NFL.

19. 1977 Topps #269 Archie Griffin

1974 Winner

Won the Heisman twice. Thus, I consider him twice the disappointment. Struggled for seven seasons with the Bengals.

20. 1981 Topps #38 Archie Griffin

1975 Winner

Won the Heisman twice. Thus, I consider him twice the disappointment. Struggled for seven seasons with the Bengals.

Comments

Dec 30, 2014 - 2:53PM
dsorek

Nice job. This is one of my favorite lists. Thank you for compiling and sharing.

Feb 10, 2016 - 3:04PM
DarkSide830

Manziel has talent, but he needs to more logical in his decisions outside of football to truly get a chance to even display his true ability.

Feb 11, 2016 - 12:33PM
CluelessJoe

In Bellino's defense, you should note that after graduating from the Naval Academy, he had to serve 5 years in the Navy before going into the pros.

Feb 19, 2016 - 6:56AM
fedoratipper

Would Herschel Walker count for this list? While I thought he was okay, I think he never lived up to his full potential.

Feb 28, 2016 - 4:23PM
carthage44

Really cool list. The only disagreement I have is Vinny Testaverde. Sure he wasn't an elite talent but he was a very solid QB for 21 seasons and that is why he stuck around so long. If a team needed a veteran backup or a starter who could hold his own while they prep a young QB, Vinny was their man.

Feb 29, 2016 - 2:51AM
jlcre2003

This list could go on and on. Dayne, RGIII, Bradford, Ward, ...

Apr 9, 2017 - 9:47AM
DarkSide830

Bradford is what this list is missing...

Apr 9, 2017 - 11:17AM
JoshReese92099

Rest In Peace Rashaan Salaam

Apr 30, 2018 - 6:34PM
IfbBirdsCards

Now RG3 is a Raven. Can’t wait!

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