DeAngelo Williams

There are still many weekends of potential gridiron glory standing between anyone and an invite to New York City, but it's never too early to start handicapping the Heisman race.

You've read why Ivan Maisel thinks Memphis running back DeAngelo Williams could post the numbers needed to get an invite out of Conference USA, but which five players do you think are most likely to be sitting front and center when the cameras roll and the envelope is opened?

Vote in SportsNation's preseason Heisman ballot. Just pick which five players you think will emerge as finalists.

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