Alabama pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. wants to win the Heisman Trophy this year to prove defensive players are just as valuable as offensive players.
"It's not really just for me but for other defensive players to know that we have a chance," Anderson told reporters Tuesday at SEC media days. "We are worthy enough to be a Heisman candidate or win a Heisman."
Michigan star Charles Woodson is the only primary defender to ever win the prestigious award, given to the most outstanding player in college football, but the defensive back also played receiver and returned kicks.