Summary
Former football player Robert Griffin III expressed his disagreement with the list of finalists for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, believing Texas Tech's linebacker Jacob Rodriguez was unfairly excluded. The Heisman finalists named were quarterbacks from Indiana, Ohio State, and Vanderbilt, and a running back from Notre Dame.
Key Facts
- Robert Griffin III won the Heisman Trophy in 2011.
- The 2025 Heisman Trophy finalists include three quarterbacks and one running back.
- Jacob Rodriguez, a Texas Tech linebacker, had a strong season but was not on the finalist list.
- RG3 criticized Rodriguez’s exclusion on social media.
- Defense players rarely win the Heisman, which is usually awarded to quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers.
- The Heisman Trophy Ceremony will take place on December 13 in New York City.
- Jacob Rodriguez helped his team, Texas Tech, win a conference championship.
- Rodriguez is expected to be a pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
