"Every single model wants to be in Sports Illustrated, and I feel extremely blessed to have that opportunity," Webb said in an interview with SI Friday. The 2013 swimsuit issue is on sale the week of Feb. 11.
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Webb skyrocketed to fame after cameras honed in on her as she sat with McCarron's mother at the BCS Championship Game Jan 7. Sportscaster Brent Musbuger took notice on-air, and Webb's Twitter devotees took off, soon topping more than 200,000.
While her instant fame created a few awkward moments, Webb told Sports Illustrated that she was "completely dumbfounded" when she got the call to appear in the famous swimsuit issue. She aslo indicated that she wouldn't let her sudden fame compromise her image.
"I'm from Alabama and I have morals and I have class. That's my personality. A lot of people have said I'm the anti-Kim Kardashian and I'm all right with that," Webb told SI. "I want girls to be able to look up to me and to say, 'I want to be just like her one day.'"
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Webb has appeared in swimwear before in competition, but chances are that a spot among the modeling stars in the swimsuit issue will only increase her fast-growing profile.
AJ, you'd best get used to a few more Twitter exchanges about your relationship .
Katherine Webb, AJ McCarron Dating
Miss Alabama USA Katherine Webb competes in the swimwear competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on June 3, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Isaac Brekken, Getty Images)
Katherine Webb, AJ McCarron Dating
Miss Alabama USA Katherine Webb exits a sightseeing bus on May 8, 2012 in New York City. (Cindy Ord, Getty Images)
Katherine Webb, AJ McCarron Dating
Miss Missouri USA Katie Kearney, left, Miss Delaware USA Krista Clausen, Miss Alabama USA Katherine Webb, and Miss Louisiana USA Erin Edmiston attend the CitySightseeing New York Cruise at Pier 78 on May 8, 2012 in New York City. (Cindy Ord, Getty Images)
Katherine Webb, AJ McCarron Dating
Miss Orgeon USA Alaina Bergsma (L) and Miss Alabama USA Katherine Webb appear at the Chinese Laundry before competing in the Miss USA 2012 Wedge Run at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on May 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (David Becker, Getty Images)
Katherine Webb, AJ McCarron Dating
Miss Alabama Katherine Webb competes in the swimsuit competition during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas. (Julie Jacobson, AP)
Timo Weiland Women's - Front Row - MADE Fashion Week Spring 2014
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 10: Katherine Webb attends the Timo Weiland Women's MADE Fashion Week Spring 2014 at Milk Studios on September 10, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Mireya Acierto/Getty Images)
The 2013 ESPY Awards - Arrivals
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: Tv personality Katherine Webb attends The 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
The 2013 ESPY Awards - Show
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: (L-R) TV personality Katherine Webb and NFL player Brandon Marshall speak onstage at The 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for ESPY)
The 2013 ESPY Awards - Arrivals
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: Tv personality Katherine Webb attends The 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
2013 Miss USA Competition - Arrivals
LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 16: Miss Alabama USA 2012 Katherine Webb arrives at the 2013 Miss USA pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on June 16, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Spike TV's "Guys Choice 2013" - Backstage And Audience
CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 08: (L-R) Model Katherine Webbb and actor Vin Diesel attend Spike TV's Guys Choice 2013 at Sony Pictures Studios on June 8, 2013 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Spike TV)
Spike TV's "Guys Choice 2013" - Arrivals
CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 08: Model Katherine Webb attends Spike TV's Guys Choice 2013 at Sony Pictures Studios on June 8, 2013 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Spike TV)
Club SI Swimsuit Hosted By 1 OAK Nightclub At The Mirage, Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 14: Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Katherine Webb attends Club SI Swimsuit at 1 OAK Nightclub at The Mirage Hotel & Casino on February 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Sports Illustrated Celebrates SI Swimsuit 2013 With A Star-Studded Kickoff Event At NYC's Crimson
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: Models Katherine Webb (L) and Kate Upton attend as Sports Illustrated celebrates SI Swimsuit 2013 with a star-studded kickoff event at Crimson on February 12, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)
Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl XLVII Media Availability
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 31: Katherine Webb of 'Inside Edition' interviews Pernell McPhee #90 and other Ravens during Super Bowl XLVII Media Availability at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside on January 31, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ravens will take on the San Francisco 49ers on February 3, 2013 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl XLVII Media Availability
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 31: Katherine Webb of 'Inside Edition' poses during Super Bowl XLVII Media Availability at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside on January 31, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Ravens will take on the San Francisco 49ers on February 3, 2013 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVII Media Day
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 29: Katherine Webb of 'Inside Edition' smiles on the field during Super Bowl XLVII Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 29, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Baltimore Ravens on February 3, 2013 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLVII Media Day
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 29: Clark Haggans #51 of the San Francisco 49ers and Katherine Webb of 'Inside Edition' dance during Super Bowl XLVII Media Day ahead of Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 29, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Baltimore Ravens on February 3, 2013 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Spike TV's "Guys Choice 2013" - Red Carpet
CULVER CITY, CA - JUNE 08: Model Katherine Webb attends Spike TV's 'Guys Choice 2013' at Sony Pictures Studios on June 8, 2013 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Spike TV)
Super Bowl XLVII - Baltimore Ravens v San Francisco 49ers
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 03: 'Inside Edition' correspondent Katherine Webb looks on from the field prior to the San Francisco 49ers playing against the Baltimore Ravens during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
