Minnesota earns pair of preseason Big Ten honorees
Minnesota is only one of two Big Ten schools to have multiple representatives among the Big Ten's ten preseason honoree selections.
Prior to the Big Ten media days getting underway on Wednesday, the Big Ten released its ten preseason honorees, with five from each division.
Representing the Gophers was tight end Breyvn Spann-Ford, one of the nation's top returning tight ends, but also defensive back Tyler Nubin.
Illinois defensive lineman Jer'zhan Newton, Iowa defensive back Cooper Dejean, and Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen were the other Big Ten West honorees.
Spann-Ford is coming a great season for the Gophers in which he totaled 42 receptions for 497 yards and a pair of touchdowns. earning All-Big Ten honorable mention honors. The Saint Cloud (MN) native is widely considered the best returning tight end in the Big Ten but also one of the best in the country; he'll also likely be among the top tight ends available in next April's NFL Draft.
Nubin, on the other hand, will be one of the top defensive backs in next year's NFL Draft and is expected to be a leader of the Gophers' defense this season. Nubin was an All-Big Ten second-team selection last year after posting 55 tackles, two tackles for a loss, four interceptions, and three pass breakups. He'll be looking to surpass the 200 total tackles (currently at 154) and 10 interceptions (currently at 8) marks for his career.
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