COLUMBUS — Three members of the Ohio State defense were named to the first-team All-Big Ten conference on Tuesday.
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Linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau, and cornerback Denzel Burker each received first-team honors.
Eichenberg leads the team with 80 total tackles, including 40 solo stops, 2.5 tackles for loss (TFL), and four quarterback pressures. He was also named the Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year.
They are three of the 13 Buckeyes honored on defense by the Big Ten.
Tuimoloau had 34 tackles, four sacks, six TFLs, and a team-high 39 yards in losses. He also had a fumble recovery.
Burke recorded 19 tackles with one interception and 10 passes defended this year. He also forced a fumble.
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Jack Sawyer, Tyleik Williams, and Jayden Fielding each made the defensive second-team while Steele Chambers, Josh Proctor, and Michael Hall Jr. all earned third-team honors.
Davison Igbinosum, Lathan Ransom, Sonny Styles, and Ty Hamilton also earned defensive honorable mention.
To see the full list of Big Ten defensive winners, visit this website.