Big Ten Conference football individual awards
Coaches and media of the Big Ten Conference award the following individual honors at the end of each football season. In addition, the Chicago Tribune awards the Chicago Tribune Silver Football to the most valuable football player of the conference.
General
Player of the Year
Sanctioned by AP and UPI; replaced with separate offensive and defensive selections in 1990.- 1982: Anthony Carter, WR, Michigan
- 1983: Don Thorp, DT, Illinois
- 1984: Keith Byars, TB, Ohio State
- 1985: Chuck Long, QB, Iowa and Lorenzo White, TB, Michigan State
- 1986: Jim Harbaugh, QB, Michigan
- 1987: Lorenzo White, TB, Michigan State and Ernie Jones, WR, Indiana
- 1988: Anthony Thompson, TB, Indiana
- 1989: Anthony Thompson, TB, Indiana
Graham–George Offensive Player of the Year
- 1990: Nick Bell, RB, Iowa ', Matt Rodgers, QB, Iowa ', Jon Vaughn, TB, Michigan ', and Tico Duckett, RB, Michigan State '
- 1991: Desmond Howard, SE, Michigan
- 1992: Tyrone Wheatley, RB, Michigan
- 1993: Brent Moss, RB, Wisconsin
- 1994: Kerry Collins, QB, Penn State
- 1995: Eddie George, RB, Ohio State
- 1996: Orlando Pace, OT, Ohio State
- 1997: Curtis Enis, RB, Penn State ' and Tavian Banks, RB, Iowa '
- 1998: Joe Germaine, QB, Ohio State ' and Drew Brees, QB, Purdue '
- 1999: Ron Dayne, RB, Wisconsin
- 2000: Drew Brees, QB, Purdue
- 2001: Antwaan Randle El, QB, Indiana
- 2002: Brad Banks, QB, Iowa
- 2003: Chris Perry, RB, Michigan
- 2004: Braylon Edwards, WR, Michigan
- 2005: Michael Robinson, QB, Penn State ' and Brett Basanez, QB, Northwestern '
- 2006: Troy Smith, QB, Ohio State
- 2007: Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois
- 2008: Shonn Greene, RB, Iowa
- 2009: John Clay, RB, Wisconsin
- 2010: Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan
- 2011: Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin
- 2012: Braxton Miller, QB, Ohio State
- 2013: Braxton Miller, QB, Ohio State
- 2014: Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin
- 2015: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State
- 2016: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State
- 2017: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State
- 2018: Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
- 2019: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State
Nagurski–Woodson Defensive Player of the Year
- 1990: Moe Gardner, NT, Illinois ' and Darrick Brownlow, LB, Illinois '
- 1991: Leroy Smith, DE, Iowa ' and Troy Vincent, CB, Wisconsin '
- 1992: Steve Tovar, LB, Ohio State ' and Jeff Zgonina, DT, Purdue '
- 1993: Dana Howard, LB, Illinois and Dan Wilkinson, DT, Ohio State '
- 1994: Dana Howard, Illinois
- 1995: Pat Fitzgerald, LB, Northwestern
- 1996: Shawn Springs, CB, Ohio State ' and Pat Fitzgerald, LB, Northwestern '
- 1997: Charles Woodson, CB, Michigan
- 1998: LaVar Arrington, LB, Penn State ' and Tom Burke, DL, Wisconsin '
- 1999: Courtney Brown, DL, Penn State
- 2000: Jamar Fletcher, DB, Wisconsin
- 2001: Larry Foote, LB, Michigan
- 2002: Mike Doss, DB, Ohio State ' and Michael Haynes, DL, Penn State '
- 2003: Will Smith, DE, Ohio State
- 2004: Erasmus James, DE, Wisconsin
- 2005: A. J. Hawk, LB, Ohio State
- 2006: LaMarr Woodley, DE, Michigan
- 2007: James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State
- 2008: James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State
- 2009: Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State ' and Greg Jones, LB, Michigan State
- 2010: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
- 2011: Devon Still, DT, Penn State
- 2012: John Simon, DE, Ohio State
- 2013: Chris Borland, LB, Wisconsin
- 2014: Joey Bosa, DL, Ohio State
- 2015: Carl Nassib, DL, Penn State
- 2016: Jabrill Peppers, LB, Michigan
- 2017: Josey Jewell, LB, Iowa
- 2018: Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
- 2019: Chase Young, DE, Ohio State
Thompson–Randle El Freshman of the Year
- 1986: Darrell Thompson, TB, Minnesota '
- 1987: Tony Lowery, QB, Wisconsin '
- 1988: Brian Fox, QB, Purdue ' and Ed Sutter, LB-P, Northwestern '
- 1989: Eric Hunter, QB, Purdue
- 1990: Robert Smith, TB, Ohio State
- 1991: Corey Rogers, TB, Purdue
- 1992: Korey Stringer, OT, Ohio State ' and Simeon Rice, DL, Illinois '
- 1993: Reggie Garnett, MLB, Michigan State
- 1994: Orlando Pace, OT, Ohio State
- 1995: Charles Woodson, DB, Michigan ' and Curtis Enis, RB, Penn State '
- 1996: Andy Katzenmoyer, LB, Ohio State and Ron Dayne, RB, Wisconsin '
- 1997: Anthony Thomas, RB, Michigan
- 1998: Antwaan Randle El, QB, Indiana
- 1999: Brooks Bollinger, QB, Wisconsin
- 2000: Stuart Schweigert, DB, Purdue
- 2001: Anthony Davis, RB, Wisconsin
- 2002: Maurice Clarett, RB, Ohio State
- 2003: Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota and Steve Breaston, WR, Michigan '
- 2004: Mike Hart, RB, Michigan
- 2005: Tyrell Sutton, RB, Northwestern
- 2006: P. J. Hill, RB, Wisconsin
- 2007: Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois
- 2008: Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State
- 2009: Chris Borland, LB, Wisconsin
- 2010: James White, RB, Wisconsin
- 2011: Braxton Miller, QB, Ohio State
- 2012: Deion Barnes, DE, Penn State
- 2013: Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State
- 2014: J. T. Barrett, QB, Ohio State
- 2015: Jabrill Peppers, S/RB, Michigan
- 2016: Mike Weber, RB, Ohio State
- 2017: Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
- 2018: Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue
- 2019: David Bell, WR, Purdue
Dave McClain / Hayes–Schembechler Coach of the Year
- 1972: Bo Schembechler, Michigan
- 1973: Woody Hayes, Ohio State
- 1974: Denny Stolz, Michigan State
- 1975: Woody Hayes, Ohio State
- 1976: Bo Schembechler, Michigan
- 1977: Darryl Rogers, Michigan State
- 1978: Jim Young, Purdue
- 1979: Earle Bruce, Ohio State
- 1980: Bo Schembechler, Michigan
- 1981: Hayden Fry, Iowa
- 1982: Dennis Green, Northwestern ' and Bo Schembechler, Michigan '
- 1983: Mike White, Illinois '
- 1984: Leon Burtnett, Purdue '
- 1985: Bo Schembechler, Michigan '
- 1986: Bill Mallory, Indiana '
- 1987: Bill Mallory, Indiana ' and George Perles, Michigan State '
- 1988: John Mackovic, Illinois '
- 1989: John Mackovic, Illinois ' and Bo Schembechler, Michigan '
- 1990: Hayden Fry, Iowa '
- 1991: Gary Moeller, Michigan ' and Hayden Fry, Iowa '
- 1992: Gary Moeller, Michigan
- 1993: Barry Alvarez, Wisconsin
- 1994: Joe Paterno, Penn State
- 1995: Gary Barnett, Northwestern
- 1996: Gary Barnett, Northwestern
- 1997: Joe Tiller, Purdue
- 1998: Barry Alvarez, Wisconsin
- 1999: Glen Mason, Minnesota
- 2000: Randy Walker, Northwestern
- 2001: Ron Turner, Illinois
- 2002: Kirk Ferentz, Iowa
- 2003: John L. Smith, Michigan State
- 2004: Kirk Ferentz, Iowa
- 2005: Joe Paterno, Penn State
- 2006: Bret Bielema, Wisconsin
- 2007: Ron Zook, Illinois
- 2008: Joe Paterno, Penn State
- 2009: Kirk Ferentz, Iowa
- 2010: Mark Dantonio, Michigan State
- 2011: Brady Hoke, Michigan '
- 2012: Bill O'Brien, Penn State '
- 2013: Mark Dantonio, Michigan State '
- 2014: Jerry Kill, Minnesota '
- 2015: Kirk Ferentz, Iowa '
- 2016: James Franklin, Penn State ' and Paul Chryst, Wisconsin '
- 2017: Paul Chryst, Wisconsin '
- 2018: Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern '
- 2019: Ryan Day, Ohio State ' and P. J. Fleck, Minnesota
Offensive
Griese–Brees Quarterback of the Year
Award started in 2011, named in honor of Purdue's Bob Griese and Drew Brees.- 2011: Russell Wilson, Wisconsin
- 2012: Braxton Miller, Ohio State
- 2013: Braxton Miller, Ohio State
- 2014: J. T. Barrett, Ohio State
- 2015: Connor Cook, Michigan State
- 2016: J. T. Barrett, Ohio State
- 2017: J. T. Barrett, Ohio State
- 2018: Dwayne Haskins, Ohio State
- 2019: Justin Fields, Ohio State
Ameche–Dayne Running Back of the Year
- 2011: Montee Ball, Wisconsin
- 2012: Montee Ball, Wisconsin
- 2013: Carlos Hyde, Ohio State
- 2014: Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin
- 2015: Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State
- 2016: Saquon Barkley, Penn State
- 2017: Saquon Barkley, Penn State
- 2018: Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin
- 2019: Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin
Richter–Howard Receiver of the Year
- 2011: Marvin McNutt, Iowa
- 2012: Allen Robinson, Penn State
- 2013: Allen Robinson, Penn State
- 2014: Tony Lippett, Michigan State
- 2015: Aaron Burbridge, Michigan State
- 2016: Austin Carr, Northwestern
- 2017: D. J. Moore, Maryland
- 2018: Rondale Moore, Purdue
- 2019: Rashod Bateman, Minnesota
Kwalick–Clark Tight End of the Year
- 2011: Drake Dunsmore, Northwestern
- 2012: Jacob Pedersen, Wisconsin
- 2013: Devin Funchess, Michigan
- 2014: Maxx Williams, Minnesota
- 2015: Jake Butt, Michigan
- 2016: Jake Butt, Michigan
- 2017: Troy Fumagalli, Wisconsin
- 2018: T. J. Hockenson, Iowa
- 2019: Brycen Hopkins, Purdue
Rimington–Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year
- 1984: Jeff Dellenbach, G, Wisconsin
- 1985: Mike Haight, T, Iowa
- 1986: Dave Croston, G, Iowa
- 1987: Tony Mandarich, T, Michigan State
- 1988: Tony Mandarich, T, Michigan State
- 1989: Bob Kula, T, Michigan State
- 1990: no award
- 1991: Greg Skrepenak, T, Michigan
- 1992: Mike Devlin, C, Iowa
- 1993: Korey Stringer, T, Ohio State
- 1994: Korey Stringer, T, Ohio State
- 1995: Orlando Pace, T, Ohio State
- 1996: Orlando Pace, T, Ohio State
- 1997: Flozell Adams, T, Michigan State
- 1998: Jon Jansen, T, Michigan
- 1999: Chris McIntosh, T, Wisconsin
- 2000: Steve Hutchinson, G, Michigan
- 2001: LeCharles Bentley, C, Ohio State
- 2002: Eric Steinbach, OL, Iowa
- 2003: Robert Gallery, T, Iowa
- 2004: David Baas, C, Michigan
- 2005: Greg Eslinger, C, Minnesota
- 2006: Jake Long, T, Michigan
- 2007: Jake Long, T, Michigan
- 2008: A. Q. Shipley, C, Penn State
- 2009: Bryan Bulaga, T, Iowa
- 2010: Gabe Carimi, T, Wisconsin
- 2011: David Molk, C, Michigan
- 2012: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
- 2013: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
- 2014: Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa
- 2015: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
- 2016: Pat Elflein, C, Ohio State
- 2017: Billy Price, C, Ohio State
- 2018: Michael Deiter, G, Wisconsin
- 2019: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Defensive
Smith–Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year
Selected by Big Ten radio broadcasters until 1991; selected by coaches since. In 2011, the award was renamed the Smith–Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year Award in honor of Michigan State's Bubba Smith and Penn State's Courtney Brown.- 1984: Paul Hufford, T, Iowa
- 1985: Mike Hammerstein, T, Michigan
- 1986: Eric Kumerow, OLB, Ohio State
- 1987: Dave Haight, NG, Iowa
- 1988: Mark Messner, T, Michigan
- 1989: Moe Gardner, NT, Illinois
- 1990: no award
- 1991: Leroy Smith, DE, Iowa
- 1992: Chris Hutchinson, DL, Michigan
- 1993: Dan Wilkinson, T, Ohio State
- 1994: Simeon Rice, DE, Illinois
- 1995: Mike Vrabel, DE, Ohio State
- 1996: Mike Vrabel, DE, Ohio State
- 1997: Jared DeVries, DL, Iowa
- 1998: Tom Burke, DL, Wisconsin
- 1999: Courtney Brown, DE, Penn State
- 2000: Wendell Bryant, DL, Wisconsin and Karon Riley, DE, Minnesota
- 2001: Wendell Bryant, DL, Wisconsin
- 2002: Jimmy Kennedy, DT, Penn State
- 2003: Will Smith, DE, Ohio State
- 2004: Erasmus James, DE, Wisconsin
- 2005: Tamba Hali, DE, Penn State
- 2006: LaMarr Woodley, DE, Michigan
- 2007: Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State
- 2008: Mitch King, DT, Iowa
- 2009: Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
- 2010: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
- 2011: Devon Still, DT, Penn State
- 2012: John Simon, DE, Ohio State
- 2013: Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State
- 2014: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
- 2015: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
- 2016: Tyquan Lewis, DE, Ohio State
- 2017: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State
- 2018: Kenny Willekes, DE, Michigan State
- 2019: Chase Young, DE, Ohio State
Butkus–Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year
- 2011: Lavonte David, Nebraska
- 2012: Michael Mauti, Penn State
- 2013: Chris Borland, Wisconsin
- 2014: Mike Hull, Penn State
- 2015: Joe Schobert, Wisconsin
- 2016: Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
- 2017: Josey Jewell, Iowa
- 2018: Devin Bush, Michigan
- 2019: Micah Parsons, Penn State
Tatum–Woodson Defensive Back of the Year
- 2011: Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
- 2012: Micah Hyde, CB, Iowa
- 2013: Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State
- 2014: Kurtis Drummond, S, Michigan State
- 2015: Desmond King, CB, Iowa
- 2016: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
- 2017: Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa
- 2018: Amani Hooker, S, Iowa
- 2019: Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota
Special teams
Bakken–Andersen Kicker of the Year
Award began in 2011 and is named in honor of Wisconsin's Jim Bakken and Michigan State's Morten Andersen.- 2011: Brett Maher, Nebraska
- 2012: Brett Maher, Nebraska and Jeff Budzien, Northwestern
- 2013: Jeff Budzien, Northwestern
- 2014: Brad Craddock, Maryland
- 2015: Griffin Oakes, Indiana
- 2016: Emmit Carpenter, Minnesota
- 2017: Griffin Oakes, Indiana
- 2018: Chase McLaughlin, Illinois
- 2019: Keith Duncan, Iowa
Eddleman–Fields Punter of the Year
- 2011: Brett Maher, Nebraska
- 2012: Will Hagerup, Michigan
- 2013: Cody Webster, Purdue
- 2014: Peter Mortell, Minnesota
- 2015: Sam Foltz, Nebraska
- 2016: Cameron Johnston, Ohio State
- 2017: Ryan Anderson, Rutgers
- 2018: Will Hart, Michigan
- 2019: Blake Hayes, Illinois
Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year
- 2015: William Likely, Maryland
- 2016: Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
- 2017: Saquon Barkley, Penn State
- 2018: Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Iowa
- 2019: Javon Leake, Maryland