We arrive to another position of strength in the Big Ten. This conference is full of star middle backers that can take the head off ball carriers. This conference has at least four legitimate cases to be made for this list, but one of those guys is a transfer.
I gave the edge to the backers that return to defenses they are already familiar with. These three names are fairly unique and one Buckeye does make an appearance, but that should not be surprising. We also have a Wolverine and Spartan appear. Let’s dive into the top inside linebackers in the Big Ten.