Stetson Bennett was named a Heisman finalist last night. It marked the first time that a Georgia player has been a finalist for the award since Garrison Hearst did it back in 1992.
The honor says a lot about Bennett and his career to this point. It should — not that social media will ever allow this as many were upset that Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker did not receive an invite at Bennett’s expense— be seen as a celebration of Bennett’s career and achievements.
But it’s the other award that Bennett received on Monday night that serves as a reminder of Bennett’s journey and perhaps best distills what makes him the person and player he is.
Bennett won the Burslworth Trophy, which is given to the nation’s top player who began his career as a walk-on. Past winners of the award include Clemson wide receiver Hunter Renfroe and Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield. Bennett — who first gained notoriety by imitating Mayfield in Rose Bowl practices for Georgia back in 2017 — is the first former walk-on to be a Heisman finalist since Mayfield won the award back in 2017.
Watch Stetson’s speech at DawgNation.com
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