Big Ten Names 16 Football Players From Seven Schools to 2025 Preseason Honors

The Big Ten Conference announced its 2025 football preseason honors, featuring 16 players selected by a media panel across seven schools. Iowa's offensive line is highlighted with senior center Logan Jones, a preseason second-team All-American and NFL prospect, and offensive tackle Gennings Dunker, both recognized for their significant contributions and expected to lead the Hawkeyes' offense. Indiana also received notable mentions, with defensive end Mikail Kamara, who led the FBS in quarterback pressures and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors, and cornerback D'Angelo Ponds, a consensus first-team All-Big Ten selection, both aiming to elevate their team to a national title. Ohio State and Penn State each led the conference with three preseason honorees, while other Big Ten players like Illinois' Luke Altmyer and Oregon's Matayo Uiagalelei also made the list. The preseason honors underscore the high expectations for these athletes and their teams in the upcoming season, with many poised to make NFL impacts. Teams like Iowa and Indiana, despite preseason rankings, look to leverage their standout players to compete strongly in the 2025 season.