Dillon Gabriel, Jay Higgins, and Colston Loveland are among the many proven stars who'll play in the Big Ten this year. But the league also has hidden gems set to bust loose in 2024. Start using these guys' names in casual conversations today and you'll look REAL smart by the first week of October.
Iowa DT Aaron Graves
Graves is coming off a great offseason and is ready to capitalize on his first chance to start.
Michigan OT Myles Hinton
Wolverines' new starting LT can use this final season to catapult into the first round conversation.
Michigan State QB Aidan Chiles
Chiles and head coach Jonathan Smith from Oregon State was a package deal that will ignite the dreadful Spartan offense.
Minnesota RB Darius Taylor
Gophers' next great back after rushing for 799 yards in an injury-shortened rookie debut.
Oregon DE Jordan Burch
With another year in Dan Lanning's D, Burch ready to show why he was one of the top recruits of 2020.
Penn State WR Julian Fleming
After being lost in the crowded Ohio State receiver room, Fleming is poised to become WR1 in Happy Valley.
Purdue DE Will Heldt
Heldt has made a big leap from Year 1 and has the motor and length to rank among the Big Ten leaders in sacks.
Washington WR Denzel Boston
Huskies have a massive opening at receiver that Boston will fill with his speed and muscle wrapped in a 6-4, 207-pound frame.