Who Was the Last 2-Way Player to Win the Heisman Trophy?

Michigan's cornerback Charles Woodson (2) leaps to make an interception in the end zone in the first half on a pass from Washington State's Ryan Leaf during the 84th Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998. Watching the play are Michigan's William Peterson (23) and Washington States Kevin McKenzie (9). Player at right unidentified.
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Charles Woodson was the first, last, and only player in the modern era of college football to win the Heisman Trophy as a two-way player. 

Woodson played for Michigan from 1995-97 and won the Heisman in his final season. He raked in accolades for his final collegiate season, nabbing All-America nods, and conference DPOY awards, among others. 

Michigan finished the year undefeated, won the Rose Bowl, and claimed a share of the national championship. 

After beating out Peyton Manning for the Heisman Trophy, Woodson was drafted fourth overall by the Raiders and had a long NFL career.

Woodson’s status as the only two-way player to win the Heisman is in jeopardy in 2024. Travis Hunter’s Heisman odds have flown up the board throughout the season.

The Colorado sensation is now one of the clear finalists in BetMGM’s Heisman Trophy odds market.

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Chase Kiddy is a senior writer for BetMGM who primarily covers college sports. He takes two things very seriously: board games and Las Vegas picks contests. He has previously written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports.

Chase Kiddy is a senior writer for BetMGM who primarily covers college sports. He takes two things very seriously: board games and Las Vegas picks contests. He has previously written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports.