With the season in the rearview mirror, it’s time to assess how Northwestern’s individuals performed this season. All classes are according to the 2016 season. We move to the guys up front, a group that struggled at times but paved the way for a huge performance from Justin Jackson to end the year.

LT Blake Hance (sophomore): C-

Hance really struggled — especially early in the season — with smaller, quicker pass rushers. The sophomore got better as the season went on and started every game, but it was a step back from last year, when he was a Big Ten All-Freshman team member.