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Three from B1G named as preseason All-Americans by CBS Sports

Garrett Kroeger

By Garrett Kroeger

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Being named to a preseason All-American list is a huge honor for any player. And a few B1G players have garnished some national attention just before the start of the season.

CBS Sports released its’ All-American squad today and three made the roster, with two coming from Penn State. Here are the three that made First-Team honors:

  • RB: Saquon Barkley, Penn  State
  • TE: Mike Gesicki, Penn State
  • LB: Josey Jewell, Iowa

CBS Sports also named a Second Team All-American squad as well. There were five B1G on the list.

  • RB: Justin Jackson, Northwestern
  • TE: Troy Fumagalli, Wisconsin
  • C: Billy Price, Ohio State
  • DL: Tyquan Lewis, Ohio State
  • S: Godwin Igwebuike, Northwestern

In total, eight B1G players were mentioned. Penn State, Ohio State and Northwestern all had two with Iowa and Wisconsin getting one each. Who do you think should have made the list?

You can view all of CBS Sports’ selections here.