8 major Heisman contender suspensions

Todd Gurley (2014)

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Jameis Winston (2014)

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Johnny Manziel (2013)

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Maurice Clarett (2003)

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Tyrann Mathieu

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Terrelle Pryor (2011)

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A.J. Green (2010)

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Dez Bryant (2009): The former Oklahoma State wide receiver was vocal when Manziel's issues with the NCAA surfaced. Bryant had 87 catches for 1,480 yards and 19 TDs in 2008 and started strong in 2009 before he was ruled ineligible for the remainder of the season --He violated an NCAA bylaw for having interaction with Deion Sanders.

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