Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Breakout Offensive Players at Each Position in the Big Ten

This is a list of players that may have already shown themselves to the Big Ten, but is in line for a monster season.

QB: C.J. Brown, Maryland: Although he is a sixth year senior, C.J. Brown has the unique chance to show a new set of people his talent as he moves from the ACC to the Big Ten. He is a very dangerous runner and is very elusive on the outside. His accuracy has improved and look for him to take a step up this year and show he can stay in the pocket and show his arm strength.
(Also considered: Wes Lunt, Illinois)

RB: Tevin Coleman, Indiana: I expect Tevin Coleman to not only be the threat in the high powered and unstoppable Indiana offense, but be a top five running back in the run-friendly Big Ten. He perfectly combines power with speed and will be the most dependable player for Coach Wilson at Indiana.
(Also considered: Mark Weisman, Iowa)

WR: For wide receiver, I am going to go with two guys, who play a totally different game and that is Shane Wynn at Indiana and Christian Jones at Northwestern. Indiana lost Cody Latimer to the early rounds of the draft and replace him with the shifty and very small Shane Wynn who will provide an insane amount of playmaking ability for Coach Wilson at Indiana. Jones is the opposite of Wynn, because he is a big target and will excel at jump balls and deep throws downfield, using his long strides to outrun shorter cornerbacks.
(Also considered: Deon Long, Maryland and Tony Lippett, Michigan State)

TE: Maxx Williams, Minnesota: In my opinion, Maxx William has the talent to be one of the best tight ends in the nation. Unfortunately, Williams doesn't have the quarterback to even be the best in the Big Ten right now. That title belongs to Devin Funchess at Michigan, but Maxx has an advantage on Devin  as Williams is a sophomore and Funchess is a junior. This could be the year Williams breaks out, but if it isn't he will be a huge talent in his final three years in Minneapolis.
(Also considered: Jeff Heuerman, Ohio State)

OT: Donovan Smith, Penn State and Tyler Marz, Wisconsin: What these two players share is power, technique and driving ability. They are both anchors for their respective schools and a huge part of their power run game and both excel at protecting the quarterback. I expect both of these players to display their talent this year and be a huge part of their team's success on the offense.
(Also considered: Taylor Decker, Ohio State and Keith Lumpkin, Rutgers)

G: Kaleb Johnson, Rutgers and Jake Cotton, Nebraska: I think both of theses players are driving forces along their respective offensive lines and Johnson even was predicted to be a let round pick in last years draft but decided to come back to improve upon that stock. Cotton is a very experienced player and has played in a high powered running offense his whole college career.
(Also considered: Dallas Lewallen, Wisconsin and Zac Epping, Minnesota)

C: Austin Blythe, Iowa: He moved from guard to center this year and hasn't missed a step along the way. A big guy, he is perfect for the type of offense Iowa runs and will be essential to Iowa's success this season.

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