Among the defensive ends returning in the Big Ten, there is a very clear top three, but after that, it becomes much more subjective. On the basis of potential, the top three in our “others to watch” category could easily shoot well up the list, though they either still have a lot to prove or are coming off disappointing seasons. We give our take on the Big Ten’s top players on the edge.
| Ranking the Big Ten Defensive Ends |
| 1. Joey Bosa, Jr. |