All-Big Ten Defensive and Special Teams Selections

Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year

Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year

Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year

Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year

Bakken-Andersen Kicker of the Year

Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year

Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year

Hayes-Schembechler Coach of the Year and Dave McClain Coach of the Year

Sportsmanship Honorees

All-Big Ten Offensive Selections

Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year

Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year

Griese-Brees Quarterback of the Year

Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year

Richter-Howard Receiver of the Year

Kwalick-Clark Tight End of the Year

Thompson-Randle El Freshman of the Year

The Big Ten Conference announced the 2019 All-Big Ten football honorees on defense and special teams on Tuesday. A total of 51 students were selected to either of the All-Big Ten teams selected by the coaches and media, while another 63 students were awarded honorable mention status.The Big Ten also recognized 14 Sportsmanship Award honorees. The students chosen are individuals who have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior. These students must also be in good academic standing and have demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting.The Big Ten postseason awards are voted on by conference coaches and a select media panel and honors teams, coaches and students with individual awards that each bear the names of one or two former standouts. The Dungy-Thompson Humanitarian and Ford-Kinnick Leadership awards were announced last week.The All-Big Ten teams and individual awards will be announced based on the following schedule:A complete list of the 2019 All-Big Ten teams for defense and special teams, along with this year’s Sportsmanship Award honorees, can be found below and in the PDF files linked at the top of this release (unanimous selections shown in ALL CAPS).