It took until 2009 for Alabama’s legendary program to boast a Heisman Trophy winner.
Now, they have four.
Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young won the 2021 edition of college football’s most prestigious individual honor Saturday night, beating out Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud, Michigan edge defender Aidan Hutchinson and Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett.
In his first season as the starting quarterback, Young was dominant as a sophomore, helping lead the Tide to a 12-1 record, including a last-minute comeback win in overtime to beat Auburn on the road, followed by a dominant performance in an upset win over No. 1 Georgia in the SEC title game.
Heading into the College Football Playoff, Young has racked up 4,322 yards and 43 touchdowns through the air this season, compared to just four interceptions.
That’s back-to-back Heisman winners for Bama, as wide receiver DeVonta Smith took home last year’s award, joining running backs Mark Ingram (2009) and Derrick Henry (2015).
