On Dec. 13, 1997 Michigan CB Charles Woodson became the first primarily defensive player to win this award
He was the first and is still the 
only primarily defensive player to win the... [DOC] [TLE] 1997 Michigan Wolverines football team - Wikipedia [PAR] The 1997 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of 
Michigan in the ... Michigan's defense was led by cornerback and Heisman 
Trophy-winner ... punt return, became the first primarily defensive player to win 
the Heisman.