The 2014 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).

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led all other teams with five first-team selections, including wide receiver

Tony Lippett Tony Lippett (born July 2, 1992) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Michigan State, and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Early years Lippett attended ...

and defensive back

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 ...

. Conference and national champion

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followed with four first-team selections, including quarterback

J. T. Barrett Joe Thomas Barrett IV (born January 23, 1995) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is currently an offensive assistant for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State ...

and Joey Bosa. There were only two unanimous selections, both of whom were All-Americans, consensus All-American defensive lineman Joey Bosa and unanimous All-American running back

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 ...

Offensive selections

Quarterbacks

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

Running backs

* Tevin Coleman, Indiana (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-1; Media-1) *

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-2; Media-2) * David Cobb, Minnesota (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Wide receivers

, Michigan State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Kenny Bell, Nebraska (Coaches-1) * Leonte Carroo, Rutgers (Media-1) * Stefon Diggs, Maryland (Coaches-2) * Devin Funchess, Michigan (Coaches-2) * Mike Dudek, Illinois (Media-2) *

DaeSean Hamilton DaeSean Kameron Hamilton (born March 10, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Penn State. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 4th round of the 2018 NFL Draft. High school car ...

, Penn State (Media-2)

Centers

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

Austin Blythe Austin Blythe (born June 16, 1992) is a former American football center who played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa, and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 201 ...

, Iowa (Coaches-2) * Dan Voltz, Wisconsin (Media-2)

Guards

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

Pat Elflein Patrick Elflein (born July 6, 1994) is an American football center for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State, where he won the Rimington Trophy as a senior in 2016. Elflein was draf ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Zac Epping, Minnesota (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Travis Jackson, Michigan State (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Tackles

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-1) *

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 (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Jack Conklin Jonathan Jackson Conklin (born August 17, 1994) is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State. Early years Conklin was born in Plainwell, M ...

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

Taylor Decker Taylor Decker (born August 23, 1993) is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State. Early years Decker attended Butler High School in Vandalia, Oh ...

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

Tight ends

Maxx Williams Maxx Williams (born April 12, 1994) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Minnesota and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. College career Williams was r ...

, Minnesota (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Jeff Heuerman, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Defensive selections

Defensive linemen

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

, Michigan State (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) * Anthony Zettel, Penn State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Carl Davis, Iowa (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Michael Bennett, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Louis Trinca-Pasat Louis Trinca-Pasat ( ro, Trîncă-Păsat; born September 7, 1991) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at Iowa. Early years Trinca-Pasat attended Lane Technical College Prep High School in Chicago, where he w ...

, Iowa (Coaches-2) *

Maliek Collins Maliek Collins Sr. (born April 8, 1995) is an American football defensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Nebraska. Early years Collins was born on April 8, 1995, in Kansas Ci ...

, Nebraska (Coaches-2) * Drew Ott, Iowa (Media-2) * Andre Monroe, Maryland (Media-2)

Linebackers

* Jake Ryan, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Mike Hull, Penn State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Derek Landisch, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Damien Wilson Damien Wilson (born May 28, 1993) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Minnesota, and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Ka ...

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

Quinton Alston Quinton Alston (born September 7, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa and was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Tampa Ba ...

, Iowa (Coaches-2) *

Taiwan Jones Taiwan Asti Eric Jones (born July 26, 1988) is an American football running back and return specialist who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at ...

, Michigan State (Coaches-2) *

Joshua Perry Joshua Perry (born April 26, 1994) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Ohio State, where he was part of the 2014 National Championship team. Early years Perry attended Olentangy High School in Lewis Center, ...

, Ohio State (Media-2) * Vince Biegel, Wisconsin (Media-2)

Defensive backs

William Likely William Likely III (born September 13, 1994) is an American football cornerback for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at the University of Maryland, College Park. On September 5, 2015, Likely ...

, Maryland (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-1) *

Trae Waynes Trae Waynes (born July 25, 1992) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Michigan State. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round, 11th overall of the 2015 NFL Draft. He also spent time with th ...

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

Doran Grant Doran Grant (born November 30, 1992) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Ohio State. High school career Grant attended St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. During his career he had 203 tackles ...

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

Briean Boddy-Calhoun Briean Boddy-Calhoun (born January 21, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Minnesota, and was originally signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He has also p ...

, Minnesota (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Michael Caputo, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Ibraheim Campbell Ibraheim Malcolm-Ramon Campbell (born May 13, 1992) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Northwestern, and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Campbell has ...

, Northwestern (Coaches-2) * Eric Murray, Minnesota (Coaches-2) * Frankie Williams, Purdue (Coaches-2) *

Darius Hillary Darius Mikail Hillary (born April 5, 1993) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Wisconsin. College career At Wisconsin, Hillary appeared in 54 games, which tied a school record, while starting in 40 consecutive ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-2) * Nate Gerry, Nebraska (Media-2) * Nick Van Hoose, Northwestern (Media-2)

Special teams

Kickers

Brad Craddock Brad Craddock (born 24 June 1992) is a former Australian-born American football placekicker. He played college football for the University of Maryland, College Park. Early life Craddock was born in Adelaide to Raymond and Leonie Craddock. ...

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

Punters

* Peter Mortell, Minnesota (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Justin DuVernois, Illinois (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Key

CAPS = Unanimous first-team selection by both the coaches and media 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

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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

Key

See also

References