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2017 All-Big Ten Conference Football Team
The 2017 All-Big Ten Conference football team consists of American football players chosen as All-Big Ten Conference players for the 2017 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 * J. T. Barrett, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Trace McSorley, Penn State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Clayton Thorson, Northwestern (Coaches-3; Media-3) Running backs * Saquon Barkley, Penn State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Justin Jackson, Northwestern (Coaches-2; Media-2) * J. K. Dobbins, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Akrum Wadley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Big Ten Conference Football Season
The 2017 Big Ten conference football season is the 122nd season of college football play for the Big Ten Conference and is part of the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. This was the Big Ten's fourth season with 14 teams. The defending league champion was the 2016 Penn State Nittany Lions football team. The 2017 season consisted of a nine–game conference schedule for the second year in a row. Nebraska football coach Mike Riley was relieved from his position following the conclusion of Nebraska's 2017 season. Ohio State defeated Wisconsin, 27–21, in the 2017 Big Ten Football Championship Game. No Big Ten teams were selected for the 2017 College Football Playoff. Previous season Penn State defeated Wisconsin, 38–31, for the Big Ten Football Championship Game. Ten teams participated in bowl games. Maryland lost to Boston College, 30–36, in the Quick Lane Bowl. Minnesota won, 17–12, over Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. Northwestern won over Pittsburgh, 31 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Allen (offensive Lineman)
Brian Allen (born October 11, 1995) is an American football center for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State. He was drafted by the Rams in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was the first active NFL player to test positive for COVID-19. Allen was named an alternate to the 2022 Pro Bowl. College career Allen played college football for Michigan State University. Allen played with his older brother and his younger brother during his collegiate career. He was a 3 time all Big Ten selection as well as a freshman all American. Professional career Los Angeles Rams Allen was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round (111th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft, using the pick acquired in the Robert Quinn trade. He played in 13 games his rookie year as a backup. In 2019, Allen was named the starting center following the departure of veteran John Sullivan. He started the first nine games before suffering ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 NFL Draft. Early years Before his high school years, Fant attended Morton Magnet Middle school and played football for them. Later, Fant attended and played high school football at Omaha South High School, where he set the record in the state. 86 receptions and 1,700 receiving yards on top of that 15 touchdowns. College career During his sophomore season at Iowa, Fant tied the national record for touchdowns by tight ends with 11, and led the nation in yards per catch, averaging 16.5. Fant's 11 touchdown receptions set a school record for touchdown catches by a tight end. Fant's efforts garnered him Third-team All-Big Ten honors for the 2017 season and the nickname “The Painter”. Prior to the 2018 season, Fant was named a preseason All Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Gesicki
Michael William Gesicki (born October 3, 1995) is an American football tight end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State. He is the record holder for most receptions by a tight end in Penn State history. He was drafted in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. A resident of the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township, New Jersey, Gesicki was a 2014 graduate of Southern Regional High School, where he set school records in basketball scoring (1,866 points), football catches (103) and receiving yards (1,817) and volleyball blocks (519). Early years Gesicki attended Southern Regional High School in Stafford Township, New Jersey where he played football, basketball, and volleyball. He finished his career as the Rams' all-time leading receiver with 1,817 yards on 103 receptions, with 16 touchdown catches. College career Gesicki attended and played college football at Penn State from 2014 to 2017 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Troy Fumagalli
Troy Fumagalli (born February 17, 1995) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Wisconsin. Early years Fumagalli was born with amniotic band constriction, which forced doctors to amputate part of his left index finger a few days after he was born. He attended Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois. During his career, he had 172 tackles and four sacks on defense and 64 receptions for 1,770 yards on offense. He committed to the University of Wisconsin to play college football. College career After redshirting his first year at Wisconsin in 2013, Fumagalli appeared in all 14 games, with two starts, in 2014. He finished the season with 14 receptions for 187 yards. As a sophomore in 2015, he played in 11 games with four starts and had 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown. As a junior in 2016, Fumagalli had 47 receptions for 580 yards and two touchdowns. He was named the Offensive MVP of the 2017 Cotton Bowl Classic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Bates
Ryan William Bates (born (February 14, 1997) is an American football offensive guard for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State. Early life Bates attended Archbishop Wood Catholic High School in Warminster Township, Pennsylvania. Professional career Philadelphia Eagles Bates signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2019. Buffalo Bills On August 9, 2019, Bates was traded to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Eli Harold. Bates made his first career start in Week 16 of the 2021 season at right guard, and started the remainder of the season and through the playoffs at left guard. On March 14, 2022, the Bills placed a restricted free agent tender on Bates. On March 24, 2022, the Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago. The Bears compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaiah Prince
Isaiah Prince (born July 29, 1997) is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Ohio State. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. College career Coming to Ohio State, Prince was one of only 4 true freshmen to play for the Buckeyes in 2015 earning his first varsity letter. He became a starter at right tackle during his sophomore year, starting all 13 games. After his sophomore year, he was the only member of the 2015 Ohio State recruits to play every game over the past 2 seasons. Going into his junior year, Prince was temporarily moved to left tackle switching spots with lineman Thayer Munford. They switched back before the start of the season. Professional career Miami Dolphins Prince was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round, 202nd overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played in four games with two starts before being waived on December 5, 2019. Cincinnati Bengals On Decem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Edwards (offensive Lineman)
David Edwards (born March 20, 1997) is an American football guard for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin. High School career During high school, Edwards played quarterback for Downers Grove North High School. While in high school, he weighed 215 pounds, didn't lift weights, and didn't eat breakfast. Edwards was also a standout basketball player for the Trojans, starting at center for three years on the varsity level. Edwards gained the attention of numerous collegiate scouts, most notably from the University of Illinois and various Ivy League schools. College career During college, Edwards started eating breakfast and gained 20 pounds in his first six months. By August 2016, Edwards had grown to 275 pounds. After his Sophomore season, Edwards was named to the AFCA First-team All-American. Edwards considered declaring for the 2018 NFL draft, but eventually decided against it. One factor that swayed Edwards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mason Cole
Mason Cole (born March 28, 1996) is an American football center for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, and played for them for three seasons. Early years Cole grew up in Tarpon Springs, Florida, and attended East Lake High School. He was a four-year starter for the East Lake football team and was a participant in the 2014 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He was also a first-team all-state player in Florida during the 2013 season. Cole's high school coach, Bob Hudson, said of him: "He's that guy, as a coach, that you want a whole team of. He does what he's supposed to do. He stays out of trouble. He's not late to meetings. He's not lazy. He's always moving. He's coachable. He can take criticism. He doesn't need praise every play. He's what you dream of as a coach." College career Cole had scholarship offers from numerous universities, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Draft. Early years Deiter attended Genoa Area High School in Genoa, Ohio. While there, he played high school football. In his junior season, he was selected Northern Buckeye Conference all-conference as both offensive lineman and defensive lineman in 2012. During his senior season, he was named Northern Buckeye Conference lineman of the year, first-team All-Ohio on offensive line, also earning Associated Press District IV Lineman of the Year and Great Lakes Region Lineman of the Year honors while leading Genoa (OH) to 10–1 record. College career Deiter redshirted his Freshman season at Wisconsin. As a Redshirt Freshman in 2015, he earned his first letter, starting all 13 games, including seven starts at left guard and six starts at center ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamarco Jones
Jamarco Jones (born June 4, 1996) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Ohio State. He started his final 27 games at Ohio State at left tackle. Professional career Seattle Seahawks Jones was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round, 168th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2018. On October 3, 2019, Jones replaced right guard D.J. Fluker who was injured during a ''Thursday Night Football'' game against the Los Angeles Rams. Prior to this point Jones had never played the guard position before. The Seahawks defeated the Rams 30–29. On December 19, 2020, Jones was placed on injured reserve. On November 27, 2021, Jones was placed on injured reserve. He was activated on January 1, 2022. Tennessee Titans On March 17, 2022, Jones signed a two-year contract with the Tennessee Titans. He was placed on injured reserve on September 22, 2022. After being involved in multiple fights ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 High School Player of the Year in the state of Wisconsin and received first-team All-American honours by MaxPreps and USA Today. High school career Son of a former center at Illinois State, Bredeson started playing football in 7th grade. At Arrowhead High School he made the varsity team in his freshman year. As a junior he was a first-team All-State selection. As a senior he was again named to the All-State first-team and received first-team All-American honours by MaxPreps and USA Today. At the end of the season, he also received the Joe Thomas Award, as the top offensive lineman in the state of Wisconsin, and was named the Gatorade High School Player of the Year in Wisconsin. Bredeson was among the nation’s top high school seniors invited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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