Jonathan Taylor is a Heisman favorite, but he is not in the top tier of Heisman candidates. That belongs with Trevor Lawrence of Clemson and Tua Tagovailoa of Alabama, therefore, the uphill climb will be real for Taylor to make some noise for the Heisman. He did get some major support from a major player. Reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs gave his support for Taylor. You have to love a quarterback vocalizing his support for Taylor. Not a surprise, Russell Wilson, former Wisconsin Badger, sent out his support as well.

Jonathan Taylor for Heisman!

— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) August 31, 2019

Jonathan Taylor for Heisman!!! #OnWisconsin 🏈

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) August 31, 2019

Taylor had himself a helluva first game. He went off for 135 yards on the ground with two touchdowns and two catches for 48 yards with two more scores. He was an absolute monster. The Badgers star learned how to catch the ball more out of the backfield than he did in the last two years which is a major development for him across the board. That could be a real x-factor for Wisconsin this season. It already showed itself yesterday, and it’s going to be a thing all year.

Charlie.