Ten strange Heisman votes highlight unusual ballots in history
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
A review reveals some of the most peculiar single first-place votes in Heisman Trophy history. Since 2000, there have been 24 players who received just one first-place vote while making it into the Heisman top 10. Among them, notable cases include DeAngelo Williams in 2005 and Jonathan Taylor in 2018, both of whom finished far lower in overall voting than their discussed merits suggested. The analysis further mentions J.J. McCarthy's 2023 placement among the same group, reflecting the ongoing unpredictability of Heisman voting trends.
- •Twenty-four players received just one first-place vote since 2000.
- •DeAngelo Williams ranked 7th in 2005 with a single top vote.
- •Jonathan Taylor finished 9th in 2018 despite leading in rushing yards.
- •J.J. McCarthy received one first-place vote in 2023.
- •The analysis addresses notable voting anomalies over two decades.
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