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12/27/23 - K Dragan Kesich, rSr/2025, Minnesota + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN FIRST TEAM: Kicker Dragan Kesich, Minnesota,...Kesich led Minnesota in scoring with 90 points during the 2023 season. He made 22 field goals and was a perfect 24-of-24 on point-after attempts. He ranked eighth in the nation in field goals made (22), sixth in field goals attempted (26) and tied for 24th in field goal percentage (84.6%). - Minnesota Football

K Dragan Kesich, rSr/2025 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 2* (37)

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12/27/23 - ILB Jaylan Ford, Sr/2024, Texas + More +

2023 ALL-BIG 12 FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM: LB Jaylan Ford, Texas, Sr.,...Ford, from Frisco, Texas, earned All-Big 12 First Team honors for the second-straight year. The senior leads the Longhorns with 88 tackles (38 solo) and 10.5 tackles for loss, including one sack, while hauling in two interceptions, breaking up two passes, forcing a fumble and recovering a fumble. He has registered five or more tackles in all 12 games this season with six games of at least eight tackles. His three takeaways this season have led to two Longhorn touchdowns and a field goal, while his forced fumble led to a Texas field goal. Dating back to last season, he has takeaways in nine of his last 18 games, while his six career interceptions are fourth all-time among Texas linebackers. - Texas Football

ILB Jaylan Ford, Sr/2024 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (149)

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12/27/23 - DT TVondre Sweat, rSr/2024, Texas + More +

2023 ALL-BIG 12 FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM: DL T'Vondre Sweat, Texas, Sr.,...Sweat, a finalist for the Outland Trophy, was one of three unanimous selections and earned first-team all-conference accolades for the first time in his career. The Huntsville, Texas has had a breakout season, establishing career highs with 40 tackles, 16 solo tackles, eight tackles for loss, two sacks and four pass breakups, while adding a blocked kick on an Iowa State point after attempt that was scooped up by Austin Jordan and returned 82 yards for a two-point score for Texas. The super senior has also been named a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Walter Camp Player of the Year. Sweat is the sixth Longhorn recipient of Defensive Player of the Year, and the first since Malik Jefferson in 2017. Sweat is the second consecutive defensive lineman to win the award after K-State's Felix Anudike-Uzomah a year ago. Casey Hampton (2000), Derrick Johnson (2004), Brian Orakpo (2007) and Jackson Jeffcoat (2013) represent the other Texas winners of the award. - Texas Football

DT TVondre Sweat, rSr/2024 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (47)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (123)

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12/27/23 - C Tanor Bortolini, rJr/2024, Wisconsin + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Tanor Bortolini,...Bortolini transitioned to center in 2023, sliding over from the guard spot that he occupied next to Joe Tippmann (N.Y. Jets) in 2022. Bortolini started every game for the Badgers, leading the offensive line unit and offense with quarterbacks Tanner Mordecai and Braedyn Locke. According to PFF, Bortolini logged an 80.8 pass blocking grade this season, the third-best clip in the Big Ten. He allowed only one sack over 477 pressure opportunities as the Badgers' centerpiece of the offensive front. Bortolini earned the first Outland Trophy National Player of the Week award after helping the Badger backs to a dominating performance vs. Buffalo in week one. Bortolini and the Badger O-line helped the offense rush for 314 yards while allowing only one sack. - Wisconsin Football

C Tanor Bortolini, rJr/2024 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (152)

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12/27/23 - WR Will Pauling, rJr/2026, Wisconsin + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN THIRD TEAM: Will Pauling, Wisconsin,...Pauling led the Badgers' receiving corps in 2023, totaling 66 catches, the fifth-most for a Badger ever and most since Alex Erickson made 77 catches in 2015. Pauling tallied 694 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Pauling ranked third in the Big Ten in receptions, and ranked second with 55 catches versus Big Ten opponents. Pauling made 26 catches for 21 first downs on third downs this fall, both Big Ten highs. In fact, Pauling led all Power 5 receivers with 21 catches for first downs on third downs. Pauling caught scores against Illinois, Ohio State, Indiana and Minnesota. He notched season highs in catches (10) and receiving yards (96) in Wisconsin's matchup with Northwestern. Pauling tallied 5+ catches in eight of the Badgers' 12 games. - Wisconsin Football

WR Will Pauling, rJr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (178)

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12/27/23 - RB Braelon Allen, Jr/2024, Wisconsin + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN THIRD TEAM: Braelon Allen, Wisconsin,...Despite missing time due to an injury suffered against Ohio State, Allen still racked up 984 rushing yards in a new-look offense in 2023. Allen finished strong, tallying a season-high 165 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries in a rivalry win over Minnesota on Nov. 25. With a Big Ten-leading 5.4 yards per carry clip (min. 150 att.), Allen recorded his third-straight season with 150+ carries, 10+ touchdowns and a 5.25+ yards per carry average.

</p>He joined former Badger Jonathan Taylor as the only other Big Ten running back to reach those benchmarks in three separate seasons over the last 10 years. The junior from Fond du Lac also added 28 receptions in 2023, a career high and most for a Badger running back since 2019. Allen finishes his career ranked ninth in program history with 3,494 rushing yards. He sits at fourth place all-time in yards per carry (5.9), tied for sixth with 20 100-yard rushing performances and 11th with 35 rushing touchdowns. - Wisconsin Football

RB Braelon Allen, Jr/2024 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (108)

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12/27/23 - K James Turner, rSr/2024, Michigan + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM: James Turner, Michigan,...Kicker James Turner was a second-team choice by the league's coaches and honorable mention on the media ballot. He has made 12-of-14 field-goal tries this year including two-of-three from 50-plus yards, with a total of 92 points. - Michigan Football

K James Turner, rSr/2024 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (150)

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12/27/23 - ILB Junior Colson, Jr/2024, Michigan + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM: Junior Colson, Michigan,...The team's leading tackler, linebacker Junior Colson, and top snap-earner inside, Kris Jenkins, both earned second-team honors on both ballots. Colson has 71 stops (31 solo with two for loss) leading the Michigan defense, while Jenkins (29 tackles, 3.5 for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception) has helped anchor the interior. - Michigan Football

ILB Junior Colson, Jr/2024 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (16)

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12/27/23 - OG Corey Bullock, Sr/2024, Maryland + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Corey Bullock,...Bullock has started 11 of 12 games at left guard, blocking for the third ranked offense in the Big Ten, averaging 393.8 yards per game and a passing offense that leads the Big Ten, averaging 284.8 passing yards per game. Bullock is the third rated pass blocking guard in the Big Ten with a 79.6 grade and the fourth rated guard overall in the conference (over 600 snaps) with a 70.6 grade. - Maryland Football

OG Corey Bullock, Sr/2024 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (570)

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12/27/23 - DE Quashon Fuller, rSr/2025, Maryland + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Quashon Fuller,...Fuller stands second on the team with five tackles for loss and three sacks while recording 20 tackles (14 solo) on the season. One of Maryland's best pass rushers, Fuller has five quarterback hits and has recorded tackles for loss in games against Michigan State, Indiana, No. 9 Penn State, Nebraska and Rutgers. - Maryland Football

DE Quashon Fuller, rSr/2025 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (48)

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12/27/23 - DT Yahya Black, rSr/2025, Iowa + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Yahya Black,...Yahya Black, Craig and Logan Lee have each started every game on the defensive line in 2023, while Schulte has been the leader of Iowa's defensive secondary throughout the season. Black has 46 tackles, four TFL and a forced fumble that resulted in a safety at Wisconsin. - Iowa Football

DT Yahya Black, rSr/2025 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (118)

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12/27/23 - OLB Joe Evans, rSr/2024, Iowa + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Joe Evans,...Evans earns All-Big Ten honors for a second straight year after accumulating 41 tackles and team-bests in sacks (5.5) and TFL (9.5) during the regular season. The Ames, Iowa, native has 24 career sacks, which are tied for the sixth-most in a single season in school history. - Iowa Football

OLB Joe Evans, rSr/2024 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (00)

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12/27/23 - DT Logan Lee, rSr/2024, Iowa + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Logan Lee,...Yahya Black, Craig and Logan Lee have each started every game on the defensive line in 2023, while Schulte has been the leader of Iowa's defensive secondary throughout the season. Black has 46 tackles, four TFL and a forced fumble that resulted in a safety at Wisconsin, Craig has 48 tackles, four TFL and two sacks, and Lee has 49 tackles, 4.5 TFL and two sacks. Lee also blocked a field goal in the road win at Iowa State. - Iowa Football

DT Logan Lee, rSr/2024 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (25)

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12/27/23 - WR Donaven McCulley, Sr/2025, Indiana + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Donaven McCulley,...In his second season at wide receiver, McCulley started 11 of 12 games on the outside and caught a team-best 48 passes for 644 yards. His six touchdown grabs were the most on the team and five came over the last five weeks of the season. He caught 60% of his targets during the season with his 10 contested catches ranked No. 3 among Big Ten wideouts in 2023. His 48 grabs were tied for No. 10 in the Big Ten, his six touchdown catches ranked tied for No. 6 in the conference and a 13.4 yards per catch average ranked tied for No. 14 on the B1G charts. His six touchdowns led the team in 2023 and are the most by a wide receiver since Ty Fryfogle caught seven in 2020. His 48 catches are the most since Whop Philyor hauled in 70 during the 2019 season. - Indiana Football

WR Donaven McCulley, Sr/2025 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (22)

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12/27/23 - C Zach Carpenter, rSr/2025, Miami + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Zach Carpenter,...Carpenter made 27 appearances with 25 starts over three seasons at Indiana, which included all 12 games at center in 2023. His 2023 season included 445 pass blocking snaps and just 10 total pressures allowed. His pressure percentage of 2.3% was the third lowest in the Big Ten. His efforts on the line helped Indiana trim 12 sacks off its season total from the 2022 (26), as the unit allowed just 14 sacks in 2023. - Indiana Football

C Zach Carpenter, rSr/2025 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (76)

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