How have Heisman winners since 2000 done in NFL?

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A detailed view of the statue honoring former Baylor Bears quarterback Robert Griffin III.

The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious award in college football. Winning the award usually attracts a great deal of interest from NFL teams. However, it does not guarantee success on Sundays. With the trophy being awarded on Dec. 13, what better time to take a look at how the Heisman winners since 2000 have done in the pros? This quarter-century has seen some famous names have huge seasons in college football to earn the honor. Did that transcend to the next level, or did glory days end when they left school for the NFL?

2000: Chris Weinke, Florida State

FSU QB Chris Weinke throws.

Drafted by: Carolina Panthers

Pick: 106

NFL Grade: C-

2001: Eric Crouch, Nebraska

Quarterback Eric Crouch of Nebraska drops back to pass.

Drafted by: St. Louis Rams

Pick: 95

NFL Grade: F

2002: Carson Palmer, USC

Southern California quarterback Carson Palmer in action against Notre Dame.

Drafted by: Cincinnati Bengals

Pick: 1

NFL Grade: A

2003: Jason White, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jason White scrambles against the USC Trojans.

Drafted by: None

Pick: None

NFL Grade: Incomplete

2004: Matt Leinart, USC

Southern California quarterback #11 Matt Leinart throws his record setting fifth touchdown pass against the Oklahoma Sooners.

Drafted by: Arizona Cardinals

Pick: 10th

NFL Grade: F

2005: Reggie Bush, USC

Jan 4, 2005; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Southern California Trojans tailback Reggie Bush heads up field on the first play form scrimmage in a 55-19 victory over Oklahoma in the FedEx Orange Bowl during the BCS National Championship at Pro Player Stadium.

Drafted by: New Orleans Saints

Pick: 2

NFL Grade: B-

2006: Troy Smith, Ohio State

Ohio State's Troy Smith is tackled by Florida's Derrick Harvey.

Drafted by: Baltimore Ravens

Pick: 174

NFL Grade: F

2007: Tim Tebow, Florida

Tim Tebow takes the first regular-season snap of his NFL career.

Drafted by: Denver Broncos

Pick: 25th

NFL Grade: F

2008: Sam Bradford, Oklahoma

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford.

Drafted by: St. Louis Rams

Pick: 1

NFL Grade: C-

2009: Mark Ingram II, Alabama

Alabama running back Mark Ingram celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against Texas.

Drafted by: New Orleans Saints

Pick: 28

NFL Grade: B+

2010: Cam Newton, Auburn

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton runs for a touchdown.

Drafted by: Carolina Panthers

Pick: 1

NFL Grade: B-

2011: Robert Griffin III, Baylor

Baylor Bears quarterback Robert Griffin III scrambles out of the pocket.

Drafted by: Washington

Pick: 2

NFL Grade: D

2012: Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel scrambles in the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Drafted by: Cleveland Browns

Pick: 22

NFL Grade: F

2013: Jameis Winston, Florida State

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston stiff-arms Auburn Tigers linebacker Kris Frost.

Drafted by: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Pick: 1

NFL Grade: C

2014: Marcus Mariota, Oregon

Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota.

Drafted by: Tennessee Titans

Pick: 2

NFL Grade: C-

2015: Derrick Henry, Alabama

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry celebrates with head coach Nick Saban.

Drafted by: Tennessee Titans

Pick: 45

NFL Grade: A+

2016: Lamar Jackson, Louisville

Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson takes the snap.

Drafted by: Baltimore Ravens

Pick: 32

NFL Grade: A+

2017: Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield throws on the run against the Auburn Tigers.

Drafted by: Cleveland Browns

Pick: 1

NFL Grade: B

2018: Kyler Murray, Oklahoma

A statue of Kyler Murray is unveiled before a spring scrimmage game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

Drafted by: Arizona Cardinals

Pick: 1

NFL Grade: C-

2019: Joe Burrow, LSU

Then-LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass as the LSU Tigers take on the Clemson Tigers in the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship Jan. 13.

Drafted by: Cincinnati Bengals

Pick: 1

NFL Grade: A

2020: DeVona Smith, Alabama

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith runs for a 5-yard touchdown.

Drafted by: Philadelphia Eagles

Pick: 10

NFL Grade: B+

2021: Bryce Young, Alabama

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young drops back to pass against the Georgia Bulldogs.

Drafted by: Carolina Panthers

Pick: 1

NFL Grade: C-

2022: Caleb Williams, USC

USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams looks to throw during the first half against the Tulane Green Wave.

Drafted by: Chicago Bears

Pick: 1

NFL Grade: C+

2023: Jayden Daniels, LSU

Former LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels poses with the 2023 Heisman Memorial Trophy during a game between the Tigers and the Southern California Trojans at Allegiant Stadium.

Drafted by: Washington Commanders

Pick: 2

NFL Grade: A-

2024: Travis Hunter, Colorado

Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter walks on the field against the Colorado State Rams.

Drafted by: Jacksonville Jaguars

Pick: 2

NFL Grade: TBD

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Heisman Trophy winners since 2000: NFL career grades



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