How often do we see a defensive player leading the Heisman race? Rarely, but Week 11 flipped the script. In Robert Griffin III’s latest rankings, a Texas linebacker sits at the top, edging out the quarterbacks who usually dominate the spotlight. Fernando Mendoza, despite looking like the Heisman favorite after his clutch game-winning drive against Penn State, sits at No. 2 this week.

“Is Jacob Rodriguez one of the best players in the country? Absolutely,” RGIII said. “He should be in New York at the Heisman ceremony. The other thing about the Heisman is the story, and Jacob Rodriguez’s story is phenomenal. Jacob Rodriguez is very deserving to be at No. 1 on our list for the Heisman Trophy.” Griffin also states that if the Heisman is all about the numbers, then Jacob definitely has th

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