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B1G lands 6 DEs on Ted Hendricks Watch List
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Six defensive ends out of the B1G found themselves on the Ted Hendricks Watch List this preseason, as the official announcement was released on Monday.
In total, 36 defensive ends from across college football made the cut.
Here are the names of the six B1G defensive ends who were listed on the watch list:
- Nick Bosa, Ohio State
- Rashan Gary, Michigan
- Shareef Miller, Penn State
- Anthony Nelson, Iowa
- Kenny Willekes, Michigan State
- Chase Winovich, Michigan
Here are the criteria for the Hendricks Award, per the release:
The Ted Hendricks Award is named in honor of college football’s first three-time, first-team All-American. On-field performance, exceptional winning attitude, leadership abilities, contributions to school and community and academic preparedness are some of the criteria used to determine the Award’s recipient each year.
Last year’s winner was N.C. State defensive lineman Bradley Chubb. The last B1G defensive end to win the award was Penn State’s Carl Nassib in 2015.
The winner of the Hendricks Award will be announced on Dec. 12.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB