The 2013 All-Big Ten Conference football team consists of

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players chosen as All-

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players for the

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. The conference recognizes two official All-Big Ten selectors: (1) the Big Ten conference coaches selected separate offensive and defensive units and named first- and second-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- and second-team players (the "Media" team). Only one Big Ten player,

Darqueze Dennard Darqueze Derrell Dennard (born October 10, 1991) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Michigan State and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Dennard ...

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, was also selected as a consensus first-team player on the

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Offensive selections

Quarterbacks

Braxton Miller Braxton Marcellus Miller (born November 30, 1992) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was their starting quarterback from 2011 to 2013, before moving to the wide receiver posit ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Connor Cook Connor Cook (born January 29, 1993) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans and was their starting quarterback from 2013 to 2015. He holds the record for most career wins at Michigan ...

, Michigan State (Coaches-2) *

Nathan Scheelhaase Nathan Scheelhaase (born November 8, 1990) is an American football coach and former quarterback, who is the current the offensive coordinator for the Iowa State Cyclones. He played college football at Illinois from 2010 to 2013. While playing at ...

, Illinois (Media-2)

Running backs

Ameer Abdullah Ameer Abdullah (born June 13, 1993) is an American football running back for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football a ...

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

Carlos Hyde Carlos Dawon Hyde (born September 20, 1990) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Ohio State University and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Hig ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Melvin Gordon Melvin Gordon III (born April 13, 1993) is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin, and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first roun ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-2) * James White, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Receivers

Jared Abbrederis Jared Ryan Abbrederis (born December 17, 1990) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Wisconsin and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He was also a member of th ...

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

Allen Robinson Allen Bernard Robinson II (born August 24, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, and pl ...

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

Jeremy Gallon Jeremy Jermaine Gallon (born February 9, 1990) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan. High school career Gallo ...

, Michigan (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Corey Brown, Ohio State (Coaches-2) *

Cody Latimer Cody Derek Latimer (born October 10, 1992) is an American football wide receiver and tight end for the Orlando Guardians of the XFL (2020), XFL. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college f ...

, Indiana (Media-2)

Centers

Corey Linsley Corey Michael Linsley (born July 27, 1991) is an American football center for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State. Linsley was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth roun ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Cole Pensick, Nebraska (Coaches-2) * Jack Allen, Michigan State (Media-2)

Guards

John Urschel John Cameron Urschel (born June 24, 1991) is a Canadian-American mathematician, former professional American football guard and center and chess player. He played college football at Penn State and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fi ...

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

Ryan Groy Ryan Groy (born September 30, 1990) is an American football center who is a free agent. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears in 2014. He played college football at Wisconsin. College career Groy is a Wisconsin native. H ...

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

Andrew Norwell Andrew Norwell (born October 25, 1991) is an American football guard for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Carolina Panthers ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Blake Treadwell, Michigan State (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Tackles

Taylor Lewan Taylor Curtis Lewan (born July 22, 1991) is an American football tackle for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan, where he twice received first-team All-American honors, and was sel ...

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

Brandon Scherff Brandon Scherff (born December 26, 1991) is an American football guard for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 20 ...

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

Jack Mewhort Jack Mewhort (born August 30, 1991) is a former American football guard who played four seasons for Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Colts in the second rou ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Brett Van Sloten, Iowa (Coaches-2) *

Rob Havenstein Rob Havenstein (born May 13, 1992) is an American football offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college footbal ...

, Wisconsin (Media-2)

Tight ends

C. J. Fiedorowicz Colton John "C. J." Fiedorowicz (born October 22, 1991) is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa. Early years A native of Johnsbur ...

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

Devin Funchess Devin Akeem Funchess (born May 21, 1994) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Michigan, and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the Indian ...

, Michigan (Coaches-2; Media-1)

Defensive selections

Defensive linemen

Shilique Calhoun Shilique Calhoun (born March 20, 1992) is an American football outside linebacker who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State. Early years C ...

, Michigan State (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Ra'Shede Hageman Ra'Shede Hageman (born Ra'Shede Knox; August 8, 1990) is an American football defensive tackle for the Daytona Beach team of the American Patriot League (APL). He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He p ...

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

Randy Gregory Randy Gregory (born November 23, 1992) is an American football outside linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Nebraska, and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of ...

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

DaQuan Jones DaQuan Steven Jones ( born December 27, 1991) is an American football defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played colle ...

, Penn State (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Noah Spence Noah Spence (born January 8, 1994) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Ohio State and Eastern Kentucky, and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Michael Bennett, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Carl Davis Carl Davis, (born October 28, 1936) is an American-born conductor and composer who has lived in the United Kingdom since 1961. He has written music for more than 100 television programmes, but is best known for creating music to accompany si ...

, Iowa (Coaches-2) * Frank Clark, Michigan (Coaches-2) * Theiren Cockran, Minnesota (Media-2) * Tyler Scott, Northwestern (Media-2)

Linebackers

Max Bullough Max Bullough (born February 11, 1992) is an American football coach and former linebacker, currently working as a graduate assistant for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. He played college football at Michigan State. He signed with the Hou ...

, Michigan State (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Ryan Shazier Ryan Dean Shazier (; born September 6, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Shazier had a successful fi ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Chris Borland Christopher Borland (born December 26, 1990) is a former American football linebacker who played for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin, and was drafted by the 49ers in the thi ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) * James Morris, Iowa (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Denicos Allen Denicos Allen (born August 9, 1990) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football for the Michigan State from 2010 to 2013, winning a Rosebowl in 2013 and played professional football with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2 ...

, Michigan State (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Anthony Hitchens Anthony Hitchens (born June 10, 1992) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Iowa. Early life Hitch ...

, Iowa (Coaches-2) * Jonathan Brown, Illinois (Media-2)

Defensive backs

, Michigan State (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Kurtis Drummond Kurtis Drummond (born January 29, 1992) is a former American football safety. He played college football at Michigan State. High school career Drummond attended Hubbard High School in Hubbard, Ohio. Considered a three-star recruit by ESPN.com, ...

, Michigan State (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Blake Countess Blake Countess (born August 8, 1993) is an American football cornerback for the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football for Michigan, using three years of eligibility between 2011 and 2014. He ...

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

Bradley Roby Bradley Roby (born May 1, 1992) is an American football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at O ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Isaiah Lewis, Michigan State (Coaches-1) * B. J. Lowery, Iowa (Media-1) *

Stanley Jean-Baptiste Stanley Jean-Baptiste (born April 12, 1990) is a former professional gridiron football defensive back. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska. Early years J ...

, Nebraska (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Ciante Evans, Nebraska (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Brock Vereen Brock Vereen (born August 17, 1992) is a former American football safety. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Minnesota Vikings and N ...

, Minnesota (Coaches-2) *

Ricardo Allen Ricardo Jamal Allen (born December 18, 1991) is a former American football free safety and coach who is an offensive assistant for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round ...

, Purdue (Media-2)

Special teams

Kickers

* Jeff Budzien, Northwestern (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Mitch Ewald, Indiana (Coaches-2) * Mike Meyer, Iowa

Punter

Cody Webster Cody Thomas Webster (born June 1, 1991) is a former American football punter for the Brooklyn Bolts of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL). He holds the Purdue single-game punting yard average record. He was the 2013 Big Ten Punter of ...

, Purdue (Coaches-1 ie Media-1) * Mike Sadler, Michigan State (Coaches-1 ie Media-2)

Key

Bold = Consensus first-team selection by both the coaches and media Coaches = Selected by the Big Ten Conference coaches Media = Selected by the conference media

References

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Offensive selections

Quarterbacks

Running backs

Receivers

Centers

Guards

Tackles

Tight ends

Defensive selections

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Kickers

Punter

Key

See also

References