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Does Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez have a legitimate Heisman case?

A defensive player winning the Heisman Trophy is one of college football’s rarest feats. The award, given annually since 1935 to the top player in the nation, has historically gone to quarterbacks or electric offensive playmakers, those who dominate highlight reels and box scores. But every so often, a defensive star forces the conversation. This year, that player might just be Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez.

Through 11 weeks, Rodriguez has built a résumé that’s impossible to ignore. The senior linebacker leads the Red Raiders with 48 solo tackles, 10 total turnovers, and seven forced fumbles. (!) That’s an impressive number that places him among the most disruptive defenders in the country.

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