The 2017 All-Big Ten Conference football team consists of

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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-, 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 Clayton James Thorson (born June 15, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Houston Gamblers (2022), Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (2022), United States Football League (USFL). He was drafted by the Philadelphi ...

, Northwestern (Coaches-3; Media-3)

Running backs

Saquon Barkley Saquon Barkley ( ; born February 9, 1997) is an American football running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Prior to entering the NFL in 2018, Barkley played college football at Penn State for three seasons gai ...

, 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 Akrum Wadley (born March 13, 1995) is a former American football running back. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He played college football at Iowa. Early years Akrum was born on March 13, 1995, in Newark, ...

, Iowa (Coaches-3; Media-3) * Karan Higdon, Michigan (Coaches-3; Media-3)

Wide receivers

Simmie Cobbs Simmie O. Cobbs Jr. (born August 25, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Indiana, and was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2018. Early years Cobbs atten ...

, Indiana (Coaches-1; Media-1) * D. J. Moore, Maryland (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Stanley Morgan Jr. Stanley Morgan Jr. (born September 7, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Nebraska Cornhuskers football, Nebraska and signed with the Cincinnat ...

, Nebraska (Coaches-2; 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 (Coaches-2; Media-3) * Felton Davis III, Michigan State (Coaches-3; Media-2) * Parris Campbell, Ohio State (Coaches-3) * JD Spielman, Nebraska (Media-3)

Centers

* Billy Price, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Brian Allen, Michigan State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin (Coaches-3; 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 Jordan, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Sean Welsh, Iowa (Coaches-2; 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 Hig ...

, Michigan (Coaches-2; Media-2) * David Beedle, Michigan State (Coaches-3; Media-3) * Tommy Doles, Northwestern (Coaches-3; Media-3)

Tackles

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 ...

, Ohio State (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) *

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 ...

, Michigan (Coaches-2; Media-2) * David Edwards, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

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 t ...

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

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 Hi ...

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

Tight ends

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 hi ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

, Iowa (Coaches-3; Media-3)

Defensive selections

Defensive linemen

Nick Bosa Nicholas John Bosa (born October 23, 1997) is an American football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was selected second overall by the 49ers in the 20 ...

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

Tyquan Lewis Tyquan Lewis (born January 30, 1995) is an American football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State, and high school football at Tarboro High School. High scho ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Maurice Hurst, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Rashan Gary, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Chase Winovich Chase Winovich () (born April 19, 1995) is an American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan. As a junior, he was a 2017 first-team (media) and second-team (c ...

, Michigan (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Sam Hubbard, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Alec James, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Conor Sheehy, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-3) * Joe Gaziano, Northwestern (Coaches-3; Media-2) *

Kenny Willekes Kenny Willekes (born July 22, 1997) is an American football defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State. Early years Willekes attended NorthPointe Christian High S ...

, Michigan State (Coaches-3; Media-3) * Dre'Mont Jones, Ohio State (Coaches-3) * Gelen Robinson, Purdue (Coaches-3) * Anthony Nelson, Iowa (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 y ...

, Penn State (Media-3)

Linebackers

Josey Jewell Josey Jewell (born December 25, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa. Early years Jewell attended Decorah High School in Decorah, Iowa, wher ...

, Iowa (Coaches-1; Media-1) * T. J. Edwards, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Devin Bush, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Tegray Scales Tegray Rene Scales (born May 10, 1996) is an American football outside linebacker for the Orlando Guardians of the XFL. He played college football at Indiana. Early years and high school career Scales attended Colerain High School in Cincin ...

, Indiana (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Garret Dooley, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-3) * Jason Cabinda, Penn State (Coaches-2) *

Khaleke Hudson Khaleke Hudson (born December 6, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan and was drafted by Washington in the fifth round of the 2020 N ...

, Michigan (Coaches-3; Media-2) *

Paddy Fisher Padriac William Fisher is an American football linebacker for the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats. High school career Fisher attended Katy High School in Ka ...

, Northwestern (Coaches-3; Media-2) *

Joe Bachie Joe Bachie (born February 26, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State. He has also played for the New Orleans Saints and the Philade ...

, Michigan State (Coaches-3; Media-3) * Thomas Barber, Minnesota (Media-3)

Defensive backs

* Josh Jackson, Iowa (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Nick Nelson, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Marcus Allen Marcus LeMarr Allen (born March 26, 1960) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Los Angeles Raiders. Considered one of the greatest goal line and short- ...

, Penn State (Coaches-1; Media-2) * D'Cota Dixon, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-3) * Denzel Ward, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-1) * David Dowell, Michigan State (Media-1) * Rashard Fant, Indiana (Coaches-3; Media-2) * Godwin Igwebuike, Northwestern (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Amani Oruwariye, Penn State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Kyle Queiro, Northwestern (Coaches-3; Media-3) *

Lavert Hill Lavert Hill (born October 3, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL. He helped Martin Luther King High School earn the 2015 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 championship and playe ...

, Michigan (Coaches-2) * Jordan Fuller, Ohio State (Coaches-3) * Derrick Tindal, Wisconsin (Coaches-3) * Josiah Scott, Michigan State (Media-3) * Damon Webb, Ohio State (Media-3)

Special teams

Kickers

Griffin Oakes Griffin Oakes (born February 24, 1995) is an American football placekicker for the Indiana Hoosiers. High school career Oakes was a one-year letterman in soccer and a three-year letterman for the Greenwood High School football team. Oakes re ...

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

Rafael Gaglianone Rafael Gaglianone (born December 26, 1994) is a Brazilian gridiron football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Gaglian ...

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

Punters

* Ryan Anderson, Rutgers (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Blake Gillikin Blake Thomas Gillikin (born January 21, 1998) is an American football punter for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State. High school A former resident of Smyrna, Georgia, Gilliki ...

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

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-3; Media-3)

Return specialist

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

DeAndre Thompkins DeAndre Lewis Thompkins (born October 1, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. Professional career Philadelphia Eagles Thompkins was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL ...

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

Key

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