Tavien Feaster’s loyalty lies with his future quarterback, not his position.

Two of the last 10 Heisman Trophy winners were running backs. The other eight were quarterbacks.

And even though Derrick Henry was the first running back to win the Heisman Trophy since Mark Ingram in 2009, Feaster wanted Watson to leave New York with the trophy.

“I was kind of disappointed Deshaun didn’t win it, but it was definitely a plus for running backs, because a running back won it,” Feaster said. “He’s a phenomenal running back. Derrick Henry, he’s a horse, definitely that was a plus for a running back, just for one of us to be nominated up there.”

The five-star from Spartanburg is equally impressed with Watson.

“He’s only a true sophomore. It’s only his second year out of high school. He’s about 19-years-old,” Feaster said. “To do that as a young man, I think he represents himself very well. He’s a well-rounded guy. He’s nice, respectful. Just him being in the Heisman running early as it is for him, that’s phenomenal. I think he’s an absolute beast.”

One day, before the end of his Clemson career, Feaster hopes to make his way up to the Big Apple.

“I definitely dream of things like that. Deshaun did it. They told him he would do one of the campaigns. I hope he goes back next year and wins it,” Feaster said. “As long as I stick to my plan, I think I have a good shot of being up there.”

As a senior, Feaster racked up 1,971 all-purpose yards and scored 21 touchdowns. He was named South Carolina Mr. Football at the end of the season.