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Kirk Herbstreit pushes for defensive Heisman buzz

Kirk Herbstreit wants the Heisman Trophy conversation to look beyond quarterbacks.

During an appearance Monday on Ryen Russillo’s podcast, the longtime ESPN analyst named several leading contender, including the obvious frontrunners Ohio State’s Julian Sayin and Alabama’s Ty Simpson.

However, he quickly turned attention to the other side of the ball. Herbstreit singled out Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez as a defensive player worthy of Heisman consideration.

“If you’re looking for a defensive player, (Rodriguez) at Texas Tech the linebacker you watch that kid play much?” Herbstreit asked. Russillo responded by noting Rodriguez’s staggering production with nearly a forced fumble in every game.

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