The Heisman Trophy is the award that is given out every year to the best player in college football. That prestigious award puts the players in a company of some of the best players to ever play the game, and often brings with it a lucrative NFL deal.

This college football season will provide plenty of top candidates for the Heisman voters to consider.

Here is a breakdown of the front runners, the contenders, and the sleepers that are in the running for the 2010-2011 Heisman Trophy.

Front runners: