NCAA Football Preview: All-Big Ten Team

SI Staff | Aug 19, 2010

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NCAA Football Preview: All-Big Ten Team

Terrelle Pryor

On the heels of his Rose Bowl MVP performance, the Buckeyes star enters his third year as starter with Heisman hopes and the chance to lead a national-title contender.

John Clay

A bruising back who calls to mind former Badgers Heisman winner Ron Dayne, Clay was named the Big Ten's Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore when he rushed for 1,517 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Evan Royster

Having already rushed for 2,405 yards the past two seasons, this speedy back figures to take on an even greater role for the Nittany Lions following the departure of star quarterback Daryll Clark.

Keith Smith

The Big Ten's leading receiver last season (91.7 yards per game), Smith had four games of 11 or more catches, including a 15-catch, 152-yard day against Michigan State.

Tandon Doss

A big-time threat due to his size (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) and great hands, Doss earned first team All-Big Ten honors in 2009 with 77 catches for 962 yards.

Lance Kendricks

The 6-foot-4, 239-pound NFL prospect made his presence known in the Champs Sports Bowl against Miami, catching seven passes for 128 yards.

Riley Reiff

A rare freshman to start on Iowa's offensive line, the highly talented Reiff (6-foot-6, 300 pounds) will take over as the Hawkeyes' full-time left tackle.

Stefen Wisniewski

A four-year starter who played center last season, Wisniewski moved back to his preferred spot at guard in the spring.

Mike Brewster

A third-year starter and former Freshman All-American, the Orlando native is one of several talented veterans on the Buckeyes' O-line.

John Moffitt

A first team All-Big Ten selection last season, Moffitt figures to contend for the Lombardi and Outland trophies.

Gabe Carimi

As a freshman three years ago, Carimi replaced Outland Trophy winner Joe Thomas. With 36 career starts under his belt, Carimi (6-foot-7, 315 pounds) is now viewed as the next great Badgers tackle.

Adrian Clayborn

The St. Louis native culminated a dominating season (11.5 sacks, 20 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles) by earning MVP honors in the Hawkeyes' Orange Bowl win over Georgia Tech.

Karl Klug

Klug made the most of his first season as starter, notching 65 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss.

Christian Ballard

The former end proved a disruptive force inside, earning All-Big Ten honorable mention honors last season.

Cameron Heyward

The son of late NFL star Craig "Ironhead" Heyward becomes the Buckeyes' primary pass-rusher following the departure of Thaddeus Gibson.

Greg Jones

A consensus All-American last season, Jones ranked third nationally with 154 tackles, his third straight season as the Spartans' leading tackler.

Ross Homan

An instinctive playmaker, Homan led the Buckeyes last season with 108 tackles while also notching five interceptions and a pair of forced fumbles.

Chris Borland

The Kettering, Ohio, native made an instant impact in his first season, racking up 10.5 tackles for loss on his way to being named Big Ten Freshman of the Year.

Chimdi Chekwa

With the speed to anchor OSU's 4X100 relay team, Chekwa locks down opposing receivers, notching seven pass breakups in 2009.

Tyler Sash

Wherever you see the ball, Sash invariably follows. He totaled 85 tackles and picked off six passes last season, returning them for a combined 203 yards.

Jermale Hines

A fast, hard-hitting strong safety who moved into a starting role last season, Hines will be counted on more in pass coverage with the departure of star Kurt Coleman.

Devin Smith

An honorable mention All-Big Ten selection the past two seasons, Rucker has established himself as a versatile boundary corner.

Stefan Demos

Last year's second team All-Big Ten kicker, Demos made 18-of-25 field goals, including a game-winning 49-yarder against Eastern Michigan.

Aaron Bates

Entering his fourth year as the Spartans' punter, Bates has averaged 41.1 yards on 203 career kicks.

David Gilreath

The special teams extraordinaire already holds the conference record for career kick returns (108) and ranks second in yardage (2,336).

Keshawn Martin

An explosive playmaker who led the Spartans with 1,451 all-purpose yards last season, Martin is dangerous every time he touches the ball.

Published Aug 19, 2010

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