Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh can become the first interior lineman — and just the fifth non-quarterback/running back — to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night in New York. Can he join this list?
5. Charles Woodson, 1997, CB/WR, Michigan » Woodson became the first — and so far only — defensive back to win the Heisman, coasting to a surprisingly easy victory over runner-up Peyton Manning by 282 votes.
4. Desmond Howard, 1991, WR, Michigan » Howard, and his memorable Heisman pose during the Ohio State game, led the Big Ten with 138 points. He also won the Maxwell and Walter Camp Awards.
3. Tim Brown, 1987, WR, Notre Dame » In many ways, Brown is Howard’s predecessor. He became the first receiver to win the Heisman, totaling 1,937 all-purpose yards and easily beating the runner-up, Syracuse quarterback Don McPherson.
2. Leon Hart, 1949, E, Notre Dame » Hart, who played both offense and defense, was co-captain of Notre Dame’s national championship team. His 995 Heisman points were more than the next four finalists combined.
1. Larry Kelley, 1936, E, Yale » Kelley was the second Heisman winner — and the first who didn’t play quarterback or running back. He also (fun fact) was a member of the prestigious Yale brotherhood Skull & Bones.
