Montre Hartage might be the best coverage cornerback in the Big Ten - and practically no one is talking about it.
Coming into the year, Hartage appeared on the radar for some as a result of his outstanding play since the 2016 season. When targeted, Hartage had the third lowest passer rating of all defensive backs over the previous two seasons, with current-Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick being the only player in a Power 5 conference ranked ahead of him.
Also ranking first among return Big Ten corners in plays on the ball with 10 last season, Hartage has been a standout defensive back for Northwestern for years.