The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time

Heisman Trophy Winners

The Greatest Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time league brings together the most legendary names in college football history. From Barry Sanders’ record-shattering runs to Tim Tebow’s leadership and Archie Griffin’s unmatched two Heismans, fans debate who truly deserves to be called the GOAT.

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Heisman Trophy Winners

1. BARRY SANDERS

Barry Sanders is currently the #1 Greatest Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time winning 72.3% head-to-head battles.

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2. BO JACKSON

Bo Jackson is currently the #2 Greatest Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time winning 61.0% head-to-head battles.

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3. HERSCHEL WALKER

Herschel Walker is currently the #3 Greatest Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time winning 54.7% head-to-head battles.

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4. CHARLES WOODSON

Charles Woodson is currently the #4 Greatest Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time winning 53.1% head-to-head battles.

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5. MARCUS ALLEN

Marcus Allen is currently the #5 Greatest Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time winning 50.0% head-to-head battles.

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6. O.J. SIMPSON

O.J. Simpson is currently the #6 Greatest Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time winning 48.9% head-to-head battles.

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7. ARCHIE GRIFFIN

Archie Griffin is currently the #7 Greatest Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time winning 48.4% head-to-head battles.

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8. CAM NEWTON

Cam Newton is currently the #8 Greatest Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time winning 44.7% head-to-head battles.

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9. REGGIE BUSH

Reggie Bush is currently the #9 Greatest Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time winning 34.9% head-to-head battles.

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10. TIM TEBOW

Tim Tebow is currently the #10 Greatest Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time winning 34.2% head-to-head battles.

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11. JOHNNY MANZIEL

Johnny Manziel is currently the #11 Greatest Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time winning 27.7% head-to-head battles.