The 2018 All-Big Ten Conference football team consists of

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players chosen as All-

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players for the 2018 Big Ten Conference football season. The conference recognizes two official All-Big Ten selectors: (1) the Big Ten conference coaches selected separate offensive and defensive units and named first-, second- and third-team players (the "Coaches" team); and (2) a panel of sports writers and broadcasters covering the Big Ten also selected offensive and defensive units and named first-, second- and third-team players (the "Media" team).

Offensive selections

Quarterbacks

Dwayne Haskins Dwayne Haskins Jr. (May 3, 1997 – April 9, 2022) was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons. He played college football at Ohio State, where he set the Big Ten Conference records ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Trace McSorley, Penn State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Shea Patterson, Michigan (Coaches-3) * David Blough, Purdue (Media-3)

Running backs

* Karan Higdon, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Miles Sanders Miles Adam Sanders (born May 1, 1997), nicknamed "Boobie Miles", is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft after ...

, Penn State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Anthony McFarland Jr., Maryland (Coaches-3; Media-2) *

J. K. Dobbins J'Kaylin Dobbins (born December 17, 1998) is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Ravens in the second round of the 2 ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-2) * Reggie Corbin, Illinois (Coaches-3; Media-3)

Wide receivers

Rondale Moore Rondale DaSean Moore (born June 9, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Purdue, and was drafted by the Cardinals in the second round of the ...

, Purdue (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Parris Campbell, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Tyler Johnson, Minnesota (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Stanley Morgan Jr., Nebraska (Coaches-2; Media-2) * J. D. Spielman, Nebraska (Coaches-3; Media-3) *

K. J. Hill Reanard O’Keith "K. J." Hill Jr. (born September 15, 1997) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played high school football at North Little Rock High School in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He played college football a ...

, Ohio State (Media-3) * Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan (Coaches-3)

Centers

Tyler Biadasz Tyler Biadasz ( ; born November 20, 1997) is an American football center for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin and was drafted by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL D ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Michael Jordan Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. His biography on the official NBA website states: "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the g ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Cesar Ruiz, Michigan (Coaches-3) * Keegan Render, Iowa (Media-3)

Guards

Beau Benzschawel Beau Benzschawel (born September 10, 1995) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Wisconsin and signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He has also played for the Houston Texa ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Michael Deiter Michael Deiter (born September 3, 1996) is an American football center for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin, and was drafted by the Dolphins in the third round of the 2019 NFL Dr ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Ben Bredeson Ben Bredeson (born February 20, 1998) is an American football guard for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan. Bredeson attended Arrowhead High School, where he was named the Gatorade ...

, Michigan (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Ross Reynolds, Iowa (Coaches-2; Media-3) * Connor McGovern, Penn State (Coaches-3; Media-3) * Nick Allegretti, Illinois (Media-2) * Demetrius Knox, Ohio State (Media-3) *

Michael Onwenu Michael Onwenu () (born December 10, 1997) is an American football guard for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan. College career Playing at Cass Technical High School, Onwenu wa ...

, Michigan (Coaches-3)

Tackles

* Isaiah Prince, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * David Edwards, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Jon Runyan Jr., Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Alaric Jackson, Iowa (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Ryan Bates, Penn State (Coaches-3; Media-3) * Damian Prince, Maryland (Media-3) *

Rashawn Slater Rashawn Slater (born March 26, 1999) is an American football offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Northwestern and was drafted by the Chargers in the first round of ...

, Northwestern (Coaches-3)

Tight ends

Noah Fant Noah Fant (born November 20, 1997) is an American football tight end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa, and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2019 NF ...

, Iowa (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

T. J. Hockenson Thomas James Hockenson (born July 3, 1997) is an American football tight end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the first round (eighth selection overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Detroit L ...

, Iowa (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Zach Gentry, Michigan (Coaches-3) *

Brycen Hopkins Brycen Avery Hopkins (born March 27, 1997) is an American football tight end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Purdue. Early life and high school Hopkins grew up in Nashville, Tenn ...

, Purdue (Media-3)

Defensive selections

Defensive linemen

* Chase Winovich, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Kenny Willekes, Michigan State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Rashan Gary, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Dre'Mont Jones, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-2) * A. J. Epenesa, Iowa (Coaches-2; Media-1) *

Yetur Gross-Matos Yetur Akkub Gross-Matos (born February 26, 1998) is an American football defensive end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State and was drafted by the Panthers in the second round ...

, Penn State (Coaches-3; Media-1) *

Carter Coughlin Carter Coughlin (born July 21, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Minnesota Golden Gophers football, Minnesota, and was drafted by the Giants in t ...

, Minnesota (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Joe Gaziano, Northwestern (Coaches-2; Media-3) * Anthony Nelson, Iowa (Coaches-3; Media-2) *

Chase Young Chase Young (born April 14, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). A native of Maryland, he played college football at Ohio State University for the Buckeyes. During ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-3) *

Shareef Miller Shareef Abdul Miller (born March 14, 1997) is an American football outside linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Penn State and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Early yea ...

, Penn State (Coaches-3; Media-3) * Raequan Williams, Michigan State (Coaches-3; Media-3)

Linebackers

* Devin Bush, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Joe Bachie, Michigan State (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

T. J. Edwards T. J. Edwards (born August 12, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin. High school Edwards played quarterback at Lakes Community High School ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Paddy Fisher, Northwestern (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Tre Watson, Maryland (Coaches-2; Media-1) *

Markus Bailey Markus LaJuan Bailey (born March 7, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Purdue. College career After playing at Hilliard Davidson High School, ...

, Purdue (Coaches-2; Media-3) * Blake Cashman, Minnesota (Coaches-3; Media-2) * Mohamed Barry, Nebraska (Media-3) * Ryan Connelly, Wisconsin (Coaches-3) * Blake Gallagher, Northwestern (Media-3) * Andrew Van Ginkel, Wisconsin (Coaches-3)

Defensive backs

Amani Hooker Amani Corvelle Hooker (born June 14, 1998) is an American football strong safety for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa. Early years Hooker attended Park Center Senior High School i ...

, Iowa (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Lavert Hill, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Amani Oruwariye Amani Oruwariye (born February 9, 1996) is an American football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State. Early years Oruwariye lettered for three years at Gaither High Sch ...

, Penn State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Montre Hartage, Northwestern (Coaches-3; Media-1) * David Long, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-3) * Justin Layne, Michigan State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Josh Metellus, Michigan (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Darnell Savage Darnell Henry Savage Jr. (born July 30, 1997) is an American football free safety for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Maryland, and was drafted by the Packers in the first round of the ...

, Maryland (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Antoine Brooks, Maryland (Coaches-2) * Jordan Fuller, Ohio State (Media-2) * Dicaprio Bootle, Nebraska (Coaches-3; Media-3) *

D'Cota Dixon D'Cota Dixon (born November 20, 1994) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Wisconsin. The Oak Hill, Florida native played high school football at New Smyrna Beach High School. College career Dixon star ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-3; Media-3) * David Dowell, Michigan State (Coaches-3) * Khari Willis, Michigan State (Media-3)

Special teams

Kickers

* Matt Coghlin, Michigan State (Coaches-3; Media-1) * Chase McLaughlin, Illinois (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Logan Justus, Indiana (Coaches-2; Media-3)

Punters

* Will Hart, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Drue Chrisman Drue Chrisman (born 1997) is an American football punter for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals after the 2021 ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Blake Hayes, Illinois (Media-3) * Joe Schopper, Purdue (Coaches-3)

Return specialist

, Purdue (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Iowa (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Donovan Peoples-Jones, Michigan (Coaches-3; Media-3)

Key

References

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Offensive selections

Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Centers

Guards

Tackles

Tight ends

Defensive selections

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Kickers

Punters

Return specialist

Key

See also

References