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12/27/23 - P James Evans, Sr/2025, Indiana + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: ST James Evans,...With a punting average of 45.8 yards per punt, Evans set the Indiana single season record by one yard per punt, blasting past Drew Hagan's mark of 44.8 in 1999. Of his 57 punts, 22 traveled over 50 yards, with a long punt of 70 yards. His punting average ranked No. 3 in the Big Ten and No. 15 nationally. A three-year anchor on special teams, he owns 201 punts in his career and is just the fifth Hoosier to reach the 200-punt mark in a career. With a career 43.9 yards per punt average, Evans ranks No. 1 on Indiana's career charts, more than a full yard ahead of Alan Sutkowski (42.5 ypp; 1995-97). Evans is the first Indiana punter to earn All-B1G honors since Hagan was a first-team honoree during the 1999 season.

With his kickoff return touchdown at Purdue, Lucas is tied for the lead among active FBS returners with three career kickoff return touchdowns, which ties Marcus Thigpen (2005-08) for the IU career record. His career kickoff return yardage total of 1,163 ranks No. 10 all-time at Indiana, as well as No. 22 among active NCAA returners and second among non-upperclassmen. In 2023, Lucas finished with 1,108 all-purpose yards, the most in a season since Stevie Scott III (1,223) in 2018. His total included 572 kickoff return yards, 275 rushing yards, 247 receiving yards and 14 punt return yards. He accounted for five total touchdowns - 1 return, 2 rushing and 2 receiving - and led the team with 101 offensive touches during the season. - Indiana Football

P James Evans, Sr/2025 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 2* (31)

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12/27/23 - OT Josh Gesky, rJr/2026, Illinois + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Josh Gesky,...Illinois' starting five offensive linemen were all named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention. It is the second career honor for Isaiah Adams, who landed on the All-Big Ten Third Team (media) last season, and Zy Crisler, who was also an honorable mention honoree a year ago. - Illinois Football

OT Josh Gesky, rJr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (291)

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12/27/23 - CB Ricardo Hallman, rJr/2026, Wisconsin + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Ricardo Hallman,...Hallman has tallied six interceptions this season, good for a share of the Big Ten lead. Hallman is the first Badger cornerback to grab six interceptions in a season since Jamar Fletcher did so in 2000. Hallman snatched interceptions against Georgia Southern (1), Purdue (2), and Rutgers (1) earlier this season, giving him picks in three straight games.

Hallman provided a game-changing moment against Rutgers, halting a scoring chance with a 95-yard pick-six to give Wisconsin a 17-0 lead. Wisconsin would go on to win 24-13 to improve to 2-0 in its Big Ten slate. Hallman added interceptions against Ohio State and Minnesota to push his total to six, the most for a Badger since 2015. Hallman finished the regular season as one of four players in the nation to tally six or more interceptions this fall. - Wisconsin Football

CB Ricardo Hallman, rJr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (103)

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12/27/23 - SS Hunter Wohler, Sr/2025, Wisconsin + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN THIRD TEAM: Hunter Wohler, Wisconsin,...Wohler ranks second in the Big Ten with 113 tackles this season, the most for a Badger since LB Leo Chenal tallied 115 in 2021. Wohler's 113 tackles are the most for any Power 5 defensive backs in the country this season. Wohler is the first Big Ten defensive back to post 110+ tackles, multiple interceptions and a sack in the same season since 2010. He's one of two Badgers to do so since 1966 (Reggie Holt - 1991).

A Muskego, Wis., native, Wohler earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors after making 10 tackles and picking off two passes in Wisconsin's win over Georgia Southern on Sept. 16. Wohler also added a sack in the Badger victory. In Big Ten play, Wohler matched a career high with 13 tackles in Wisconsin's road win over Illinois on Oct. 21. Wohler also tallied double-digit tackles in games against Northwestern and Minnesota. - Wisconsin Football

SS Hunter Wohler, Sr/2025 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 4* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (18)

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12/27/23 - OT Hollin Pierce, rSr/2025, Rutgers + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Hollin Pierce,...Pierce moved to left tackle to start all 12 games to make it 36 consecutive starts overall dating back to 2021, the longest active streak on the team. The Trenton, New Jersey, native grades out as the seventh-highest tackle in the Big Ten in earning All-Big Ten recognition for the first time. The Scarlet Knights rank first in the Big Ten and 13th nationally with just 1.17 sacks allowed per game and have rushed for 1,985 yards so far, the most for the team since 2015. That included having the league's leading rusher and seeing the team improve by 25.1 yards of total offense and 5.2 points per game. - Rutgers Football

OT Hollin Pierce, rSr/2025 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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12/27/23 - K Jai Patel, rSo/2027, Rutgers + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: ST Jai Patel,...Patel becomes the third kicker in program history to earn all-conference recognition, joining Justin Davidovicz (2018 honorable mention, coaches) and Jeremy Ito (2006 second team). The Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, native has made each of his last 10 field goal attempts and is 14-of-16 (87.5 percent) overall, on track for the most accurate season in the school record books. That includes four games with multiples makes and twice going 3-for-3. He hit from a season-long 51 yards versus Temple on the way to earning Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. - Rutgers Football

K Jai Patel, rSo/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (37)

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12/27/23 - DE Aaron Lewis, rSr/2025, Rutgers + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Aaron Lewis,...Lewis claims recognition for the second consecutive season after posting 48 tackles so far with five for loss and three sacks. The defensive lineman started each of the 12 games and batted down passes at Indiana and versus Ohio State. The Williamstown, New Jersey, native recorded a season-high eight tackles in the win over Virginia Tech, adding a stop on a two-point conversion attempt. - Rutgers Football

DE Aaron Lewis, rSr/2025 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (64)

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12/27/23 - OLB Mohamed Toure, rSr/2025, Rutgers + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Mohamed Toure,...Toure returned to the field after missing last season to play all 12 games and is second on the defense with 85 tackles, including a team-high 7.5 for loss and 3.5 sacks. He posted a career-high 11 stops versus Maryland and had an interception against Ohio State. The linebacker from Pleasantville, New Jersey, was previously named to the Comeback Player of the Year watch list and earns All-Big Ten recognition for the first time. - Rutgers Football

OLB Mohamed Toure, rSr/2025 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (137)

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12/27/23 - OT Julian Pearl, rSr/2024, Illinois + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Julian Pearl,...Illinois' starting five offensive linemen were all named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention. It is the second career honor for Isaiah Adams, who landed on the All-Big Ten Third Team (media) last season, and Zy Crisler, who was also an honorable mention honoree a year ago. - Illinois Football

OT Julian Pearl, rSr/2024 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (23)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (153)

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12/27/23 - OG Isaiah Adams, Sr/2024, Illinois + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Isaiah Adams,...Illinois' starting five offensive linemen were all named All-Big Ten Honorable Mention. It is the second career honor for Isaiah Adams, who landed on the All-Big Ten Third Team (media) last season, and Zy Crisler, who was also an honorable mention honoree a year ago. - Illinois Football

OG Isaiah Adams, Sr/2024 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (36)

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12/27/23 - DT Tyleik Williams, rJr/2026, Ohio State + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN THIRD TEAM: Tyleik Williams, Ohio State,...A couple of mainstays on the defensive line, junior end Jack Sawyer and junior tackle Tyleik Williams, were selected to the all-Big Ten second team as chosen by the media. Williams leads all Buckeyes with 10 TFLs and he leads all defensive linemen with 50 tackles. - Ohio State Football

DT Tyleik Williams, rJr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 4* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (31)

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12/27/23 - DE Jack Sawyer, Sr/2025, Ohio State + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN THIRD TEAM: Jack Sawyer, Ohio State,...Sawyer is second among the defensive linemen in both categories: he has 44 tackles and 7.0 TFLs. He also ranks second on the team with 3.5 QB sacks. - Ohio State Football

DE Jack Sawyer, Sr/2025 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 4* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 5* (02)

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12/27/23 - RB Jaylin Lucas, Jr/2026, Florida State + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: ST Jaylin Lucas,...Even with teams kicking short or electing for out of the end zone, Jaylin Lucas was still the highest-rated kickoff return man in the FBS among specialists 25-or-more returns on the season. His 572 kickoff return yards led the Big Ten, was No. 5 among Power 5 returners and sat ranked No. 14 in the FBS. His 100-yard kickoff return against Purdue tied for the longest play in IU history and was one of 10 returns of 100 yards in the FBS during the 2023 season, the only 100-yard effort in the Big Ten. - Indiana Football

RB Jaylin Lucas, Jr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 0* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (70)

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12/27/23 - DT Andre Carter, rSr/2024, Indiana + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Andre Carter,...Carter was among the most disruptive defensive linemen in the Big Ten and finished his one season on campus with 49 tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. Per Pro Football Focus, Carter ranked No. 8 in the Big Ten in total pressures (sacks, hits and hurries) at 32 and his 697 total snaps played were No. 4 among Big Ten defensive linemen. In 12 games played, Carter had at least 1.0 tackles for loss in seven games and posted four games with multiple tackles behind the line of scrimmage. The Detroit, Michigan, native began the season with 2.0 tackles for loss in each of the first two games. That total was the best start to a season since 2004 when Kyle Killion posted 5.5 tackles for loss in games versus Central Michigan and Oregon. - Indiana Football

DT Andre Carter, rSr/2024 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (164)

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12/27/23 - ILB Aaron Casey, rSr/2024, Indiana + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM: Aaron Casey, Indiana,...Casey was among the nation's best at the linebacker position with 109 tackles on the season, which included a Big Ten-best 20.0 tackles for loss - a total that ranked No. 2 in the FBS at the end of the regular season. The only FBS defender with multiple games of 4.0 tackles for loss or more, Casey ranked No. 2 nationally in TFLs, while his 19 solo tackles for loss led the nation. In 2023, Casey led the Big Ten and ranked No. 2 nationally in tackles for loss (20.0) and solo tackles (78). His 109 total tackles sit No. 4 in the Big Ten and No. 23 in the FBS and mark the first 100-tackle season by an IU defender since Tegray Scales (126) in 2016. He led the Power 5 with 22 tackles for loss or no gain per Pro Football Focus.

His 20.0 tackles for loss are tied for No. 4 on the single season charts with Nathan Davis (1995) and were the most by an IU defender since Scales' 23.5 in 2016. Of his 20.0 tackles for loss, 19 of those were solo TFLs, which led the FBS. His career total of 36.0 tackles for loss finished No. 8 all-time at IU, just one behind Micah McFadden's career total (37.0). Casey is the 12th linebacker in Indiana history to earn first-team All-Big Ten honors and the third since 2017. He joins Scales (2017) and Micah McFadden (2020) as the most recent to win the award. In 2023, Casey was the first IU defender to earn multiple Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week awards in a career and gave IU two defensive weekly award winners for just the second time in a single season. - Indiana Football

ILB Aaron Casey, rSr/2024 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (150)

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