Six long-shot Heisman contenders eye a 2026 spotlight led by Russell and Toney
TL;DR
CBS Sports highlights six Heisman long shots for 2026—Keelon Russell, Malachi Toney, LaNorris Sellers, Byrum Brown, Bear Bachmeier and Kevin Jennings—who could surge into New York if their teams contend and they post standout numbers, with FanDuel odds ranging from +3500 to +10000; the piece notes the ongoing quarterback-plus-team-success formula and that past winners have often entered the race from unexpected, long-shot backgrounds.
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