The 2020 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

Justin Fields Justin Skyler Fields (born March 5, 1999) is an American football quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). Following a stint with Georgia, he played college football at Ohio State, where he twice won Graham–Ge ...

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

Michael Penix Jr. Michael Penix Jr. (born May 8, 2000) is an American football quarterback for the Washington Huskies of the Pac-12 Conference. He previously played for the Indiana Hoosiers of the Big Ten Conference before transferring to Washington in 2 ...

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

Peyton Ramsey Peyton Ramsey (born October 31, 1997) is an American football quarterback. He played for the Indiana Hoosiers and Northwestern Wildcats in his college football career. Early years Ramsey grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended Elder High Scho ...

, Northwestern (Coaches-3; Media-3)

Running backs

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

Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson (born November 10, 2000) is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa. Early life and high school Goodson grew up in Suwanee, Georgia an ...

, Iowa (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Stevie Scott III, Indiana (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Trey Sermon, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Zander Horvath Alexander John Horvath (born December 10, 1998) is an American football fullback who is a free agent. He played college football at Purdue. Early years Zander went to Mishawaka Catholic for elementary and middle school, where he played footbal ...

, Purdue (Coaches-3; Media-3) *

Jake Funk Jake Funk (born January 11, 1998) is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Maryland. In Maryland's four games during the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, ...

, Maryland (Coaches-3) *

Chase Brown Chase Brown (born March 21, 2000) is a Canadian football running back for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played one season at Western Michigan before transferring to Illinois in 2019. In his final season in 20 ...

, Illinois (Media-3)

Wide receivers

* David Bell, Purdue (Coaches-2; Media-1) *

Ty Fryfogle Ty Fryfogle (born January 28, 1999) is an American football wide receiver. He played college football at Indiana. Early life and high school Fryfogle grew up in Lucedale, Mississippi and attended George County High School. As a senior, he ca ...

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

Chris Olave Christian Josiah Olave ( ; born June 27, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State, where he holds the school record of most career to ...

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

Garrett Wilson Garrett Wilson (born July 22, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted 10th overall by the Jets in the 2022 NFL Draft. W ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Rashod Bateman, Minnesota (Coaches-3; Media-3) *

Jahan Dotson Jahan Waltè Dotson ( ; born March 22, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State and was drafted by the Commanders in the first rou ...

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

Centers

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

Tyler Linderbaum Tyler Linderbaum (born April 7, 2000) is an American football Center (gridiron football), center for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at University of Iowa, Iowa and was selected in the first ...

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

Michal Menet Michal James Menet (born August 8, 1997) is an American football center for the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL. He played college football at Penn State and was selected by the Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Early life a ...

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

Guards

Wyatt Davis Wyatt Davis (born February 17, 1999) is an American football guard for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2021 ...

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

Kendrick Green Kendrick Green (born December 22, 1998) is an American football center for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Illinois and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2021 ...

, Illinois (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Cole Banwart, Iowa (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Mike Miranda, Penn State (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Logan Bruss Logan Bruss (born October 6, 1999) is an American football offensive guard for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin. Professional career Bruss was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams ...

, Wisconsin (Coaches-3; Media-3) * Harry Miller, Ohio State (Coaches-3) * Conner Olson, Minnesota (Media-3)

Tackles

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 up ...

, Iowa (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Thayer Munford, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Cole Van Lanen, Wisconsin (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Will Fries William Connor Fries (born April 4, 1998) is an American football offensive guard for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State and was drafted by the Colts in the seventh round, 248 ...

, Penn State (Coaches-2) *

Nicholas Petit-Frere Nicholas Petit-Frere (born September 15, 1999) is an American football offensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State. Early life and high school career Petit-Frere grew u ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-2) *

Peter Skoronski Peter Skoronski (born July 31, 2001) is an American football offensive tackle for the Northwestern Wildcats. He is the grandson of Bob Skoronski, who won five NFL championships as a tackle for the Green Bay Packers. Career Skoronski attended ...

, Northwestern (Coaches-3; Media-2) * Blaise Andries, Minnesota (Media-3) *

Rasheed Walker Rasheed Amar Walker (born February 13, 2000) is an American football offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State. Early life and high school career Walker grew up in ...

, Penn State (Media-3)

Tight ends

Pat Freiermuth Patrick John Freiermuth (born October 25, 1998) is an American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State and was drafted by the Steelers in the second round ...

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

Jake Ferguson Jake Ferguson (born January 18, 1999) is an American football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin. High school career Ferguson attended Vel Phillips Memorial High Scho ...

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

Peyton Hendershot Peyton Hendershot (born April 23, 1999) is an American football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Indiana. College career Hendershot played college football at the Indiana Univ ...

, Indiana (Coaches-3; Media-3)

Defensive selections

Defensive linemen

Chauncey Golston Chauncey Golston (born February 10, 1998) is an American football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Cowboys in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iow ...

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

Daviyon Nixon Daviyon Nixon (born December 13, 1998) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Iowa Western and Iowa before he was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. E ...

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

Shaka Toney Shaka Felton Toney (born January 7, 1998) is an American football defensive end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State and was drafted by Washington in the seventh round of ...

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

Odafe Oweh Odafe Jayson Oweh (; born December 15, 1998), is an American football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State and was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 202 ...

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

Tommy Togiai Tommy Togiai (; born September 19, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State. Early years Togiai attended Highland High School in Pocat ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Zach VanValkenburg, Iowa (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Jonathon Cooper Jonathon Cooper (born January 8, 1998) is an American football outside linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State. Professional career Cooper was drafted by the Denver B ...

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

Zach Harrison Zach Harrison (born August 14, 2001) is an American football defensive end for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Early years Harrison attended Olentangy Orange High School in Lewis Center, Ohio. He played in the 2019 All-American Bowl. A five-star recruit ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-2) *

Haskell Garrett Haskell Garrett (born May 4, 1998) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Ohio State. Early years Originally from Vermont, Garrett moved to Hawaii, then Nevada at age 13, after the d ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-3) *

George Karlaftis George Karlaftis ( el, Γιώργος Ματθαίου Καρλάφτης; ; born 3 April 2001) is a Greek-born professional American football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Athens ...

, Purdue (Coaches-2) * Eku Leota, Northwestern (Media-3) * Isaiahh Loudermilk, Wisconsin (Media-3) *

Kwity Paye Kwity Paye ( ; born 19 November 1998) is a Liberian professional American football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Guinea as a refugee of the First Liberian Civil War and emigrated ...

, Michigan (Media-2)

Linebackers

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 Kat ...

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

Micah McFadden Micah McFadden (born January 3, 2000) is an American football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Indiana Hoosiers football, Indiana. High school career McFadden played at Plan ...

, Indiana (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Olakunle Fatukasi, Rutgers (Coaches-2; Media-1) *

Pete Werner Pete Werner (born June 5, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Saints in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft ...

, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-3) * Derrick Barnes, Purdue (Coaches-2; Media-3) * Baron Browning, Ohio State (Coaches-3) * Blake Gallagher, Northwestern (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Jake Hansen, Illinois (Coaches-3; Media-2) *

Nick Niemann Nick Niemann (born December 2, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected with the 185th Pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa. College ...

, Iowa (Coaches-3) * Jack Sanborn, Wisconsin (Media-3) * Antjuan Simmons, Michigan State (Coaches-3; Media-2)

Defensive backs

Brandon Joseph Brandon Joseph (born February 5, 2001) is an American football safety for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He previously played for the Northwestern Wildcats. Early life and high school Joseph grew up in College Station, Texas and attended Colleg ...

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

Greg Newsome II Gregory Newsome II (born May 18, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Northwestern and was drafted by the Browns in the first round of the 2021 ...

, Northwestern (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Shaun Wade, Ohio State (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Shakur Brown Shakur Brown (born April 1, 1999) is an American football cornerback for the Arlington Renegades of the XFL. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. Early life and high school Brown grew up in Detroit, Michigan and his family ...

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

Tiawan Mullen Tiawan Mullen (born July 12, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Indiana. Early life and high school career Tiawan Mullen was born on July 12, ...

, Indiana (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Tre Avery, Rutgers (Coaches-3; Media-3) *

Jaquan Brisker Jaquan Monte Brisker (born April 20, 1999) is an American football safety for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Lackawanna College and Penn State prior to being selected by the Bears 48th over ...

, Penn State (Coaches-3) * Jack Koerner, Iowa (Coaches-3; Media-2) * Devon Matthews, Indiana (Coaches-3; Media-3) *

Joey Porter Jr. Joseph Eugene Porter Jr. (born July 26, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State and was selected by the Steelers in the second round of ...

, Penn State (Media-3) * Cam Taylor-Britt, Nebraska (Coaches-2) * Lamont Wade, Penn State (Media-3) * Caesar Williams, Wisconsin (Coaches-3) * Jaylin Williams, Indiana (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Special teams

Kickers

* Connor Culp, Nebraska (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Charles Campbell, Indiana (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Keith Duncan Keith Duncan (born February 19, 1998) is an American football placekicker. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes football, Iowa Hawkeyes. Early life and high school Duncan grew up in Weddington, North Carolina and attended Weddington H ...

, Iowa (Coaches-3; Media-3)

Punters

* Tory Taylor, Iowa (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Adam Korsak Adam Korsak (born 31 October 1997) is an Australian gridiron football punter for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The all-time NCAA record-holder ...

, Rutgers (Coaches-3; 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-2) * Blake Hayes, Illinois (Media-3)

Return specialist

* Aron Cruickshank, Rutgers (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Giles Jackson, Michigan (Coaches-3; Media-2) *

Charlie Jones Charles, Charlie, Charley or Chuck Jones may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Chuck Jones (1912–2002), American animator, director, and producer * Charles Jones (c. 1889–1942), American actor better known as Buck Jones * Charles Jones (pho ...

, Iowa (Coaches-2; Media-3)

Key

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