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The B1G had many great players for the 2021 season, but there were 2 that stood out the most, according to Pro Football Focus.
Per PFF, the top-rated offensive player was Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum. He earned a rating of 95.3.
On defense, the nod went to Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson with a rating of 93.8.
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Linderbaum started each game this year for the Hawkeyes and has started the last 33 games at center. During that timeframe. Iowa’s record is 26-7.
Prior to this season, he was named preseason 1st-team All-Big 10 and preseason 1st-team All-America by a few different outlets.
He then backed that up with strong play and was named the B1G O-lineman of the year. There’s no doubt he will be a hot commodity in next year’s draft.
Hutchinson was a man on a mission this season for Michigan. He’s projected to go in the top 5 of next year’s draft and that’s due to him finishing with 54 total tackles (32 solo) with 12 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.
They will also be squaring off against each other this Saturday in the B1G Championship Game in Indianapolis.
Kickoff will be at 8 p.m. ET.