Going into football season, betting on players to win awards is now every bit as popular as wagering on teams to win championships.

Ideally, serious bettors can build a portfolio with a handful of players in each category from when the odds posted months ago all the way through the season. The constant fluctuation in prices makes it imperative to buy in at the right time.

But it doesn’t help at all to share long-gone odds or even much to discuss who to target during the season. So, let’s assume we’re starting from scratch and find the best bet on the board in seven of the biggest awards categories heading into the start of the season.

Here’s where the value currently lies.

Heisman Trophy: Florida quarterback DJ Lagway at 25-to-1 (Circa Sports)

The sophomore former top national recruit

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