Spring practice has allowed some players to establish themselves as the new cream of the crop on rosters across the Big Ten. While summer might bring another shake-up with the arrival of more freshmen and transfers, it’s time to take a look at the best players on campus for each school right now.

These lists are subject to change by the time the season gets started. Next up: Rutgers.

Out almost all of last season with an injury, Darius Hamilton was sorely missed by Rutgers' defense. He'll be back for the Scarlet Knights in 2016. Jim O'Connor/USA TODAY Sports

1. DT Darius Hamilton: The Scarlet Knights are thrilled to have their captain back. Hamilton had 11.5 tackles for loss and six sacks in 2014 before missing almost all of last year with an injury. His return should help shore up the run defense and improve the pass rush.

2. WR/KR/PR Janarion Grant: Maryland's William Likely won the Big Ten's inaugural returner of the year award, but that award could just as easily have gone to Grant. He averaged 13.9 yards on punt returns and 24.6 yards on kicks, with four total touchdowns on returns. The trick for Rutgers is to get his speed more involved on offense (he had 35 catches for 352 yards, plus another 80 rushing yards). With the switch to a new power-spread offense similar to Ohio State's, Grant could have a big role.

3. RB Robert Martin: Running back is probably the deepest and most talented position group for the Scarlet Knights. Martin ran for 763 yards and six touchdowns last year while averaging 5.4 yards per carry in a crowded backfield. The junior could make a bid for 1,000 yards this year, along with ...

4. RB Josh Hicks: Like Martin, he's a junior running back with a lot of skill. Hicks ran for 674 yards and four touchdowns in 2015.

5. S Anthony Cioffi: The senior led the team with four interceptions last season, showing a good nose for the ball at his free safety position. He should be a leader on this year's defense.

6. QB Chris Laviano: He held off Hayden Rettig for the starting job all of last fall and appears poised to do so again. Laviano completed 60.9 percent of his passes last year for 2,247 yards and 16 touchdowns, albeit with 12 interceptions. The offense is built to get big numbers for quarterbacks.

7. OG Chris Muller: The senior is recovering from a broken foot this spring but will play a key role this fall. That's nothing new for the 6-foot-6, 320-pounder. Muller has started every game since the beginning of his redshirt freshman campaign.

8. CB Isaiah Wharton: Rutgers' pass defense has been awful for a couple of years, but there is reason for optimism. Wharton, a 6-1 cornerback who started all 12 games as a redshirt freshman, is one of them. He should be an asset in Chris Ash's new scheme, as he led the team with 10 pass breakups a year ago.

9. DE Kemoko Turay: A kick-blocking, quarterback-sacking sensation as a freshman in 2014, Turay managed just nine tackles and two sacks last year while slowed by injuries. Out this spring after offseason shoulder surgery, Turay remains one of the most purely talented pass-rushers in the Big Ten. The Scarlet Knights need to harness his potential.

10. WR Carlton Agudosi: Rutgers has been waiting on him to break out, and now as a senior, it's his last chance. The team needs a go-to receiver with Leonte Carroo headed to the NFL, and Agudosi -- with his 6-6 frame -- remains intriguing. He had only 17 catches last season, but he did average 18.4 yards per reception.