Recruiting rewind: All-Big Ten D, specialists

We’ve already taken a look at where the All-Big Ten offensive players stacked up as recruits. Now it’s time to look at how ESPN Recruiting evaluated the eventual All-Big Ten defenders and specialists.

In case you missed it, here’s our 2011 All-Big-Ten team.

Rewind time …

DEFENSE

DL: Whitney Mercilus, Illinois, Class of 2008 — Scout Grade of 78, rated as nation’s 37th best defensive end. Analysis: “As a pass-rusher he will flash the ability to get to the shoulder and get his hips turned to work past.
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