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2017 NFL Draft: Big Ten’s All-Draft Team

By Erik Schlitt

Oct 24, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Big Ten logo on field prior to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Big Ten logo on field prior to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Mason Cole (52). Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Mason Cole (52). Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

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1st Team: Mason Cole, Michigan (junior)
2nd Team: Brian Allen, Michigan State (junior)
Honorable Mention: Sean Welsh, Iowa (redshirt junior)

Mason Cole started at left tackle as a true freshman before making the switch to center as a junior. With great fundamentals, and athleticism, Cole has a future starter in the NFL whenever he enters the draft. Recently, he hinted at returning to Michigan for his senior season, but he did ask for an evaluation from the NFL draft committee.

Brian Allen played at left guard this season, but like his brother Jack, his path to the NFL should be as a center. Although, if he decides to stay at guard, he should still be successful at the next level. He will likely return to school and polish his skills, and as the Spartans improve, his stock should as well.

Sean Walsh is another position flexible interior lineman who looks to have an NFL future at center or possibly guard. Still just a junior, Walsh should return to Iowa City for his senior year.

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