Most of these guys haven't received Heisman consideration. Most of them won't, either. But that's not stopping the Daunting Dozen, a list of the biggest playmakers so far in the Big 12 Conference and dominators to watch the rest of the way. Some of these guys will be All-Americans, some will set school records, some are heating up down the stretch for their teams and some simply haven't received the recognition they deserve.

But kudos to the good people on the ESPN.com Experts Poll, which consists of analysts, former players, former coaches and ESPN.com's college football staff, for giving four Big 12 players some props this week in the Heisman Watch.

Graham Harrell checked in at No. 6 and was followed by QB Sam Bradford (No. 11), WR Michael Crabtree (No. 12) and Chase Daniel (No. 13).

The Big 12 has six teams in The Associated Press poll this week. The nation is taking note of its playmakers.

D. Scott's Daunting Dozen list:

1) Graham Harrell, QB, TT: Just sick. Averages 51 more passing yards per game and has 8 more TD passes than anyone in the nation. His 3 INTs in 347 throws is nearing one of the best percentages in NCAA history.

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