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Eyes on the Nation: Heisman contenders and their chances to shine

Since Charles Woodson became the first — and still only — defensive player to take home the Heisman Trophy in 1997, the award has been decidedly quarterback heavy.

Over the last two decades, 15 winners have been throwers, while just five have been running backs. For the backs, the last three have either won or made the national title game (Derrick Henry in 2015, Mark Ingram in 2009 and Reggie Bush in 2005).

With no ball-carriers putting up gaudy stats for a title contender, the favorites at the moment mostly line up under center.