Defensive players have a tough time in the Heisman voting .. Hugh Green finished second in the voting his senior year .. Charles Woodson was a DB at Michigan when he won, but he also returned kicks and played some wide receiver .. to be in the running, a defensive player should be having a statistically outstanding year .. consider this resume and you tell me if he deserves serious consideration for the award ...

Interceptions - 7 [T-3]

Passes defended - 11 [T67 - includes 7 INTs]

Fumbles recovered - 2 [T92]

Total tackles - 103 [T58] - 52 solo; 51 assists

Sacks - not listed among the top 109 players

Solo tackles - not listed among top 103 players

Fumbles forced - not listed among the top 145 players

Tackles for loss - not listed among the top 108 players

Manti Te'o ~ SR ~ LB - Notre Dame