As spring practice wraps around the Big Ten, we’re looking at one player on each team who experienced a recent breakthrough and looks to handle an increased role when football resumes in August.
Up next is Northwestern, featuring a defender who managed to make his mark even while stuck behind the team's preeminent star.
Spring breakout player: LB Cameron Queiro
Northwestern looks solid defensively again, led by middle linebacker Anthony Walker and an underrated secondary that appears ready to seamlessly replace two starters.