The 2018 All-Big Ten Conference football team consists of

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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

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 fo ...

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

Shea Patterson Shea Christopher Patterson (born January 17, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines (2018–2019) and the Ole M ...

, Michigan (Coaches-3) *

David Blough David Marshall Blough (born July 31, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was Purdue's backup quarterback in 2015 and led the Boilermakers to a win against Nebraska. As a r ...

, Purdue (Media-3)

Running backs

* Karan Higdon, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Miles Sanders, Penn State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Anthony McFarland Jr., Maryland (Coaches-3; Media-2) * J. K. Dobbins, Ohio State (Coaches-2) * Reggie Corbin, Illinois (Coaches-3; Media-3)

Wide receivers

* Rondale Moore, Purdue (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Parris Campbell, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Tyler Johnson, Minnesota (Coaches-2; 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) * 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 ...

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

Centers

* Tyler Biadasz, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Michael Jordan, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Cesar Ruiz, Michigan (Coaches-3) * Keegan Render, Iowa (Media-3)

Guards

* Beau Benzschawel, 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 Hig ...

, 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, Michigan (Coaches-3)

Tackles

* Isaiah Prince, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * David Edwards, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-1) *

Jon Runyan Jr. Jon Daniel Runyan Jr. (born August 8, 1997) is an American football American football (referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada), also known as gridiron, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven players on a ...

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

Alaric Jackson Alaric Jackson (born July 14, 1998) is a Canadian-born American football offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa. Early life and high school Jackson was born and grew ...

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

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) * Damian Prince, Maryland (Media-3) * Rashawn Slater, Northwestern (Coaches-3)

Tight ends

* Noah Fant, Iowa (Coaches-1; Media-2) * T. J. Hockenson, Iowa (Coaches-2; Media-1) *

Zach Gentry Zach Gentry (born September 10, 1996) is an American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan. Early life Gentry was a star quarterback for Eldorado High Sch ...

, Michigan (Coaches-3) * Brycen Hopkins, Purdue (Media-3)

Defensive selections

Defensive linemen

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-1; Media-1) *

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-1; Media-1) * Rashan Gary, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Dre'Mont Jones, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

A. J. Epenesa Andrew Jared Epenesa (born September 15, 1998) is an American football defensive end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa, and was drafted by the Bills in the second round of the 2020 N ...

, Iowa (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State (Coaches-3; Media-1) * Carter Coughlin, 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. Dur ...

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

Raequan Williams Raequan Williams (born February 14, 1997) is an American football defensive end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State. Early years Williams grew up in Lawndale and East G ...

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

Linebackers

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

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-1; Media-2) * T. J. Edwards, Wisconsin (Coaches-2; Media-1) *

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-1; Media-2) * Tre Watson, Maryland (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Markus Bailey, 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 Andrew Van Ginkel (born July 1, 1995) is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Dakota before transferring to Wisconsin and was drafted by the Dolphins in ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-3)

Defensive backs

* Amani Hooker, Iowa (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

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

Montre Hartage Montre Hartage (born June 16, 1997) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Northwestern. College career Hartage was a member of the Northwestern Wildcats for four seasons. As a senior, he was named fi ...

, Northwestern (Coaches-3; Media-1) * David Long, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-3) *

Justin Layne Justin Layne (born January 12, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State. Early years Layne attended Benedictine High School in Clevelan ...

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

Josh Metellus Joshua Metellus (born January 21, 1998) is an American football Safety (gridiron football position)#Strong safety, strong safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan Wolverines foo ...

, Michigan (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Darnell Savage, Maryland (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Antoine Brooks Antoine Brooks Jr. (born October 28, 1997) is an American football safety for the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL. He played college football at Maryland and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Earl ...

, Maryland (Coaches-2) * Jordan Fuller, Ohio State (Media-2) *

Dicaprio Bootle Dicaprio Bootle (born September 17, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Nebraska. Early years Bootle was born on September 17, 1997, in Miami, F ...

, Nebraska (Coaches-3; Media-3) * D'Cota Dixon, Wisconsin (Coaches-3; Media-3) * David Dowell, Michigan State (Coaches-3) *

Khari Willis Khari Willis (born May 7, 1996) is a former American football safety. He played for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) from 2019 to 2021 after having played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. In 2022, Wil ...

, Michigan State (Media-3)

Special teams

Kickers

* Matt Coghlin, Michigan State (Coaches-3; Media-1) *

Chase McLaughlin Chase Joseph McLaughlin (born April 9, 1996) is an American football placekicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Illinois. After going undrafted in 2019, McLaughlin spent time on ...

, Illinois (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Logan Justus, Indiana (Coaches-2; Media-3)

Punters

* Will Hart, Michigan (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Drue Chrisman, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Blake Hayes, Illinois (Media-3) * Joe Schopper, Purdue (Coaches-3)

Return specialist

* Rondale Moore, Purdue (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Ihmir Smith-Marsette Ihmir Smith-Marsette (born August 29, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round o ...

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

Key

References

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