Northwestern University Athletics
Adebawore, Gallagher, Mitchell Earn All-Big Ten Honors
11/29/2022 11:06:00 AM | Football
EVANSTON, Ill. – Three Wildcats on defense were named to the All-Big Ten Team on Tuesday.
Adetomiwa Adebawore and Bryce Gallagher were both named Third Team All-Big Ten by the media, while Cameron Mitchell earned honorable mention honors. Adebawore, Gallagher and Mitchell were all named honorable mention by the coaches.
Adebawore concluded his Northwestern career with a dominant season, registering 31 pressures and 27 run stops (third most amongst B1G edge rushers), per Pro Football Focus. His 5.0 sacks, 9.0 tackles for loss, and 38 total tackles all set new career-highs this season and led to his second-consecutive All-Big Ten recognition. Adebawore will participate in the Senior Bowl in February after recording 12.5 sacks and 24.5 tackles for loss in 36 games for the Wildcats.
Gallagher ranked fourth in the Big Ten with 100 total tackles this season and second with 58 solo tackles. The Raynham, Mass. native is the 17th Wildcat to total 100+ tackles in a season in the Pat Fitzgerald era, joining a list that includes his older brother, Blake. Gallagher tallied 10+ tackles in six games this season, including a 16-tackle performance at Maryland when he became just the second Wildcat this century with 15+ tackles and 2.5+ tackles for loss in a game, joining his linebackers coach Tim McGarigle.
Mitchell earns the second-consecutive All-Big Ten award of his career after leading Northwestern with nine pass breakups this season. Mitchell broke his previous career-highs in nearly every category this season, tallying 52 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and his first solo sack.
2022 All-Big Ten Defensive Football Team
As selected by conference coaches
DEFENSE FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM THIRD TEAM
Line Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois Lukas Van Ness, Iowa Keith Randolph, Illinois
Line Mike Morris, Michigan Garrett Nelson, Nebraska Adisa Isaac, Penn State
Line Mazi Smith, Michigan Zach Harrison, Ohio State Aaron Lewis, Rutgers
Line JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State PJ Mustipher, Penn State Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin
Linebacker Jack Campbell, Iowa Seth Benson, Iowa Mike Barrett, Michigan
Linebacker Nick Herbig, Wisconsin Junior Colson, Michigan Mariano Sori-Marin, Minnesota
Linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State Cal Haladay, Michigan State Abdul Carter, Penn State
Defensive Back Sydney Brown, Illinois Cooper DeJean, Iowa Jartavius Martin, Illinois
Defensive Back Devon Witherspoon, Illinois D.J. Turner, Michigan Ronnie Hickman, Ohio State
Defensive Back Riley Moss, Iowa Tyler Nubin, Minnesota Ji'Ayir Brown, Penn State
Defensive Back Joey Porter Jr., Penn State John Torchio, Wisconsin Kalen King, Penn State
DEFENSE HONORABLE MENTION
ILLINOIS: Isaac Darkangelo, Tarique Barnes; INDIANA: Cam Jones, Tiawan Mullen; IOWA: Joe Evans, Kaevon Merriweather, Logan Lee, Noah Shannon; MARYLAND: Ami Finau, Jakorian Bennett; MICHIGAN: Gemon Green, Kris Jenkins, Mike Sainristil; MICHIGAN STATE: Jacob Slade, Simeon Barrow; MINNESOTA: Cody Lindenberg, Danny Striggow, Trill Carter; NEBRASKA: Luke Reimer, Quinton Newsome; NORTHWESTERN: Adetomiwa Adebawore, Bryce Gallagher, Cameron Mitchell; OHIO STATE: Denzel Burke, Jack Sawyer, Lathan Ransom, Mike Hall, Steele Chambers, Tanner McCalister; PENN STATE: Chop Robinson, Curtis Jacobs, Nick Tarburton; PURDUE: Branson Deen, Cory Trice, Jack Sullivan, Jalen Graham, Kydran Jenkins; RUTGERS: Avery Young, Christian Izien, Max Melton; WISCONSIN: Maema Njongmeta.
2022 All-Big Ten Defensive Football Team
As selected by conference media
DEFENSE FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM THIRD TEAM
Line Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois Joe Evans, Iowa Keith Randolph, Illinois
Line Mike Morris, Michigan Lukas Van Ness, Iowa Adetomiwa Adebawore, Northwestern
Line Mazi Smith, Michigan Garrett Nelson, Nebraska Mike Hall, Ohio State
Line Zach Harrison, Ohio State JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State PJ Mustipher, Penn State
Linebacker Jack Campbell, Iowa Seth Benson, Iowa Junior Colson, Michigan
Linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State Cal Haladay, Michigan State Bryce Gallagher, Northwestern
Linebacker Nick Herbig, Wisconsin Abdul Carter, Penn State Maema Njongmeta, Wisconsin
Defensive Back Devon Witherspoon, Illinois Sydney Brown, Illinois D.J. Turner, Michigan
Defensive Back Cooper DeJean, Iowa Jartavius Martin, Illinois Ronnie Hickman, Ohio State
Defensive Back Joey Porter Jr., Penn State Riley Moss, Iowa Ji'Ayir Brown, Penn State
Defensive Back John Torchio, Wisconsin Tyler Nubin, Minnesota Kalen King, Penn State
DEFENSE HONORABLE MENTION
ILLINOIS: Gabe Jacas, Isaac Darkangelo, Kendall Smith, Seth Coleman, Tarique Barnes; INDIANA: Aaron Casey, Cam Jones, Dasan McCullough, Tiawan Mullen; IOWA: Kaevon Merriweather, Logan Lee, Noah Shannon; MARYLAND: Ami Finau, Beau Brade, Deonte Banks, Jaishawn Barham, Jakorian Bennett; MICHIGAN: Gemon Green, Jaylen Harrell, Kris Jenkins, Makari Paige, Mike Barrett, Mike Sainristil, Rod Moore; MICHIGAN STATE: Jacob Slade, Simeon Barrow, Xavier Henderson; MINNESOTA: Cody Lindenberg, Jordan Howden, Kyler Baugh, Mariano Sori-Marin, Terell Smith, Thomas Rush; NEBRASKA: Luke Reimer; NORTHWESTERN: Cameron Mitchell; OHIO STATE: Denzel Burke, Lathan Ransom, Steele Chambers, Tanner McCalister, Tyleik Williams; PENN STATE: Adisa Isaac, Chop Robinson, Curtis Jacobs, Johnny Dixon; PURDUE: Cam Allen, Cory Trice, Jack Sullivan, Jalen Graham, Lawrence Johnson; RUTGERS: Aaron Lewis, Avery Young, Christian Braswell, Christian Izien, Deion Jennings, Max Melton; WISCONSIN: C.J. Goetz, Jordan Turner, Keeanu Benton
Adetomiwa Adebawore and Bryce Gallagher were both named Third Team All-Big Ten by the media, while Cameron Mitchell earned honorable mention honors. Adebawore, Gallagher and Mitchell were all named honorable mention by the coaches.
Adebawore concluded his Northwestern career with a dominant season, registering 31 pressures and 27 run stops (third most amongst B1G edge rushers), per Pro Football Focus. His 5.0 sacks, 9.0 tackles for loss, and 38 total tackles all set new career-highs this season and led to his second-consecutive All-Big Ten recognition. Adebawore will participate in the Senior Bowl in February after recording 12.5 sacks and 24.5 tackles for loss in 36 games for the Wildcats.
Gallagher ranked fourth in the Big Ten with 100 total tackles this season and second with 58 solo tackles. The Raynham, Mass. native is the 17th Wildcat to total 100+ tackles in a season in the Pat Fitzgerald era, joining a list that includes his older brother, Blake. Gallagher tallied 10+ tackles in six games this season, including a 16-tackle performance at Maryland when he became just the second Wildcat this century with 15+ tackles and 2.5+ tackles for loss in a game, joining his linebackers coach Tim McGarigle.
Mitchell earns the second-consecutive All-Big Ten award of his career after leading Northwestern with nine pass breakups this season. Mitchell broke his previous career-highs in nearly every category this season, tallying 52 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and his first solo sack.
2022 All-Big Ten Defensive Football Team
As selected by conference coaches
DEFENSE FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM THIRD TEAM
Line Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois Lukas Van Ness, Iowa Keith Randolph, Illinois
Line Mike Morris, Michigan Garrett Nelson, Nebraska Adisa Isaac, Penn State
Line Mazi Smith, Michigan Zach Harrison, Ohio State Aaron Lewis, Rutgers
Line JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State PJ Mustipher, Penn State Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin
Linebacker Jack Campbell, Iowa Seth Benson, Iowa Mike Barrett, Michigan
Linebacker Nick Herbig, Wisconsin Junior Colson, Michigan Mariano Sori-Marin, Minnesota
Linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State Cal Haladay, Michigan State Abdul Carter, Penn State
Defensive Back Sydney Brown, Illinois Cooper DeJean, Iowa Jartavius Martin, Illinois
Defensive Back Devon Witherspoon, Illinois D.J. Turner, Michigan Ronnie Hickman, Ohio State
Defensive Back Riley Moss, Iowa Tyler Nubin, Minnesota Ji'Ayir Brown, Penn State
Defensive Back Joey Porter Jr., Penn State John Torchio, Wisconsin Kalen King, Penn State
DEFENSE HONORABLE MENTION
ILLINOIS: Isaac Darkangelo, Tarique Barnes; INDIANA: Cam Jones, Tiawan Mullen; IOWA: Joe Evans, Kaevon Merriweather, Logan Lee, Noah Shannon; MARYLAND: Ami Finau, Jakorian Bennett; MICHIGAN: Gemon Green, Kris Jenkins, Mike Sainristil; MICHIGAN STATE: Jacob Slade, Simeon Barrow; MINNESOTA: Cody Lindenberg, Danny Striggow, Trill Carter; NEBRASKA: Luke Reimer, Quinton Newsome; NORTHWESTERN: Adetomiwa Adebawore, Bryce Gallagher, Cameron Mitchell; OHIO STATE: Denzel Burke, Jack Sawyer, Lathan Ransom, Mike Hall, Steele Chambers, Tanner McCalister; PENN STATE: Chop Robinson, Curtis Jacobs, Nick Tarburton; PURDUE: Branson Deen, Cory Trice, Jack Sullivan, Jalen Graham, Kydran Jenkins; RUTGERS: Avery Young, Christian Izien, Max Melton; WISCONSIN: Maema Njongmeta.
2022 All-Big Ten Defensive Football Team
As selected by conference media
DEFENSE FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM THIRD TEAM
Line Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois Joe Evans, Iowa Keith Randolph, Illinois
Line Mike Morris, Michigan Lukas Van Ness, Iowa Adetomiwa Adebawore, Northwestern
Line Mazi Smith, Michigan Garrett Nelson, Nebraska Mike Hall, Ohio State
Line Zach Harrison, Ohio State JT Tuimoloau, Ohio State PJ Mustipher, Penn State
Linebacker Jack Campbell, Iowa Seth Benson, Iowa Junior Colson, Michigan
Linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State Cal Haladay, Michigan State Bryce Gallagher, Northwestern
Linebacker Nick Herbig, Wisconsin Abdul Carter, Penn State Maema Njongmeta, Wisconsin
Defensive Back Devon Witherspoon, Illinois Sydney Brown, Illinois D.J. Turner, Michigan
Defensive Back Cooper DeJean, Iowa Jartavius Martin, Illinois Ronnie Hickman, Ohio State
Defensive Back Joey Porter Jr., Penn State Riley Moss, Iowa Ji'Ayir Brown, Penn State
Defensive Back John Torchio, Wisconsin Tyler Nubin, Minnesota Kalen King, Penn State
DEFENSE HONORABLE MENTION
ILLINOIS: Gabe Jacas, Isaac Darkangelo, Kendall Smith, Seth Coleman, Tarique Barnes; INDIANA: Aaron Casey, Cam Jones, Dasan McCullough, Tiawan Mullen; IOWA: Kaevon Merriweather, Logan Lee, Noah Shannon; MARYLAND: Ami Finau, Beau Brade, Deonte Banks, Jaishawn Barham, Jakorian Bennett; MICHIGAN: Gemon Green, Jaylen Harrell, Kris Jenkins, Makari Paige, Mike Barrett, Mike Sainristil, Rod Moore; MICHIGAN STATE: Jacob Slade, Simeon Barrow, Xavier Henderson; MINNESOTA: Cody Lindenberg, Jordan Howden, Kyler Baugh, Mariano Sori-Marin, Terell Smith, Thomas Rush; NEBRASKA: Luke Reimer; NORTHWESTERN: Cameron Mitchell; OHIO STATE: Denzel Burke, Lathan Ransom, Steele Chambers, Tanner McCalister, Tyleik Williams; PENN STATE: Adisa Isaac, Chop Robinson, Curtis Jacobs, Johnny Dixon; PURDUE: Cam Allen, Cory Trice, Jack Sullivan, Jalen Graham, Lawrence Johnson; RUTGERS: Aaron Lewis, Avery Young, Christian Braswell, Christian Izien, Deion Jennings, Max Melton; WISCONSIN: C.J. Goetz, Jordan Turner, Keeanu Benton
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