Rashod Bateman – The future NFL draft pick ranked second on the team in receiving, while setting school freshman records in receptions (51) and receiving yards (701) in 2018.
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A recent first-round NFL draft pick heads the list and a 400-pounder currently on the team is No. 2
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Daniel Faalele – The 6-9, 400-pound Australian played in 10 games, including the last eight games of the 2018 season as the team's starting right tackle.
Bryce Williams – After the injury to veteran Rodney Smith, Williams became the backup to redshirt freshman standout Mo Ibrahim. He rushed 117 times for 520 yards and four touchdowns.
Michael Lantz – A kicker from Georgia, he finished second on the Gophers in scoring with 71 points in 2019, including 8-for-11 field goals. Hit four straight field goals to end the season, including 40-yarder in Outback Bowl.
Daniel Jackson – Played in seven games last season. Caught 12 passes for 167 yards, including four catches for 67 yards in the season finale at Wisconsin.
Big Ten football picks: No. 2 Ohio State and No. 5 Indiana to play one for playoff position
Unless it’s a blowout, Cinderella (aka the Hoosiers) stands a chance to make the College Football Playoff field even with a loss.
